All I have ever done is put a lawn timber across the engine, drape a
chain over the timber and under the engine, get two people to pull and
one to direct traffic, and out it comes. I did take the head off as
well as the oil pan/pump and disconnected it from the tranny first, but
it worked!
adrian
Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> Chuck
>
> If your back is in good shape just muscle the unit out. 2guys can easily
> lift out an "A" series engine and trans.
> A com-a-long hung from a 4X4 across 2 or 3 ceiling beams will work too.
> Same goes for a good strong tree branch (4"diameter minimum)
>
> Good luck
>
> ps If the car is a Bugeye, remove the rad and pull it straight out the
> front, no lift.
> Square bodies, just stand on the shocks and lift (watch your back)
>
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