Engine & trans removal
Engine & trans removal
Hi can someone do me a list of things to remove/ undo in the correct order to aid my engine removal.
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Re: Engine & trans removal
Watch this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jGYZUxuOj8c
Then watch this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ibkcoS18FpY
Alec
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jGYZUxuOj8c
Then watch this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ibkcoS18FpY
Alec
Alec Carlson
Dahlonega, GA
1965 Regal Red Corsa 4 Speed Turbo Convertible
Restoration "In Progress"...
Dahlonega, GA
1965 Regal Red Corsa 4 Speed Turbo Convertible
Restoration "In Progress"...
Re: Engine & trans removal
I just pulled my engine out for the second time and each time I learn a little more. I would use a good set of jack stands. I purchased 12 ton stands because they gave me the lift with out having to stack wood etc which is unsafe. I also have a 1 ton lift table but not a way to adjust the engine angle so this last time I also jacked up the front of the car just to get close to a level angle, then remove final engine bolts and lower the engine slightly. I would then lower the front to get me the clearance in the rear to pull the engine away from the car. You might consider replacing worn bushing if necessary.
Jeff
Jeff
1965 140 Corsa
1968 140 Monza convertible 4 speed
1965 Corsa Convertible
1966 Crown V8 383 435hp
1986 Buick GN V6 600hp
1968 140 Monza convertible 4 speed
1965 Corsa Convertible
1966 Crown V8 383 435hp
1986 Buick GN V6 600hp
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Re: Engine & trans removal
The complete procedure is written in plain English, step-by-step, in "Keep Your Corvair Alive" by Robert Finch. Copies are available for sale at Clark's Corvair Parts.
http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... N&page=249
In addition, there are various ways to jack the powertrain into and out of the body. Some people use transmission jacks, some use ATV jacks, some use hydraulic tables, and some use plain-old floor jacks. It's a good idea to use a "cradle" for stability. How to Keep Your Corvair Alive includes a plan for building a simple wooden cradle. A while back, I designed one which I think is better (photo below). Other guys, like Dave Watson, have fabricated steel cradles that are even better.
http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... N&page=249
In addition, there are various ways to jack the powertrain into and out of the body. Some people use transmission jacks, some use ATV jacks, some use hydraulic tables, and some use plain-old floor jacks. It's a good idea to use a "cradle" for stability. How to Keep Your Corvair Alive includes a plan for building a simple wooden cradle. A while back, I designed one which I think is better (photo below). Other guys, like Dave Watson, have fabricated steel cradles that are even better.
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Re: Engine & trans removal
You did not mention your Corvair year model and transmission type, but I looked back through your early posts and see you have a 1963 coupe with Powerglide transmission.
Read through the Chevrolet pamphlet Corvair and Corvair 95 Power Train Removal & Installation below, and compare it to the shop manual and 1962-63 supplement. you will need a hydraulic service-station floor jack or transmission jack to lower the powertrain. I usually use a 3/4" sheet of plywood to protect the underside of the powertrain from the jack lifting pad. You will also need four jack stands. Since this is something of of a balancing act when lowering the engine and transaxle (balance point shown on page 10), be careful to position the jack so that the front and rear come down evenly. If one end is apparently heavier than the other, raise it back up, reattach the nuts on all three mounts, and re-position the jack until you have it right. Work slowly and carefully, move with caution, and if possible have a couple of friends with you to assist in your first powertrain removal.
I was sixteen and did it alone while breathing heavily and sweating profusely in 1969 — but I managed to get the engine and transaxle lowered safely without dropping anything.
Once the powertrain is free of the mounts and coming down smoothly, you can lower it all the way to the jack and then wheel the whole thing out from under the car. A couple of stacks of 2x4's (dunnage — dunnage is inexpensive or waste material used to load and secure cargo during transportation) can serve to secure the engine above the garage floor.
Common and Useful Corvair Websites
Corvair Forum viewtopic.php?f=225&t=6007
The attachments may be helpful...
Read through the Chevrolet pamphlet Corvair and Corvair 95 Power Train Removal & Installation below, and compare it to the shop manual and 1962-63 supplement. you will need a hydraulic service-station floor jack or transmission jack to lower the powertrain. I usually use a 3/4" sheet of plywood to protect the underside of the powertrain from the jack lifting pad. You will also need four jack stands. Since this is something of of a balancing act when lowering the engine and transaxle (balance point shown on page 10), be careful to position the jack so that the front and rear come down evenly. If one end is apparently heavier than the other, raise it back up, reattach the nuts on all three mounts, and re-position the jack until you have it right. Work slowly and carefully, move with caution, and if possible have a couple of friends with you to assist in your first powertrain removal.
I was sixteen and did it alone while breathing heavily and sweating profusely in 1969 — but I managed to get the engine and transaxle lowered safely without dropping anything.
Once the powertrain is free of the mounts and coming down smoothly, you can lower it all the way to the jack and then wheel the whole thing out from under the car. A couple of stacks of 2x4's (dunnage — dunnage is inexpensive or waste material used to load and secure cargo during transportation) can serve to secure the engine above the garage floor.
Common and Useful Corvair Websites
Corvair Forum viewtopic.php?f=225&t=6007
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Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Re: Engine & trans removal
Does anyone know what Dave motohead is getting for the engine cradles he fabricated? I tried emailing and pm'ing him but got no response.
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Re: Engine & trans removal
Don't know what he's asking today but here's info from 2014:
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.ph ... 451,page=1
Alec
Alec Carlson
Dahlonega, GA
1965 Regal Red Corsa 4 Speed Turbo Convertible
Restoration "In Progress"...
Dahlonega, GA
1965 Regal Red Corsa 4 Speed Turbo Convertible
Restoration "In Progress"...
Re: Engine & trans removal
Thanks, I just got an email.
Ed Stevenson
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Re: Engine & trans removal
Here is what I made!!
viewtopic.php?f=80&t=11647&p=79394#p79394
viewtopic.php?f=80&t=11647&p=79394#p79394
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Re: Engine & trans removal
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Brad Bodie
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Lake Chatuge, North Carolina
1966 Corvair Corsa Convertible
Re: Engine & trans removal
Thanks Jeff and Brad
Edwin Stevenson
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