Removing Engine from 74
Getting ready to paint my 74 and figured I might as well paint the the engine and compartment.
Question is to pull the engine on a 74 do you need to remove the trans first or will it come out attached to the engine. Schoon |
Not sure on your '74, but on my '80 there is a non-removable crossmember that prohibited pulling the engine with tranny atached. I would have had to remove the whole front clip.
The same issue going back in, instal the engine w/o tranny, have the tranny already in place. |
Engines out and now plenty of cleaning up and painting to do.
Also need to replace front springs and and all bushings and shocks. By the time I get done the car will cost me a lot more then it's worth. Anyway it will be a real nice driver. Schoon |
Indeed you need to do proper cleaning of engines ,irrespective of any version. And yes being a good driver is also necessary for long lived engines.
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Vet is almost all back together.
Had to replace some steering and rear suspension parts. I was sweating the traing arms but they seem to be ok for now. Waiting for back ordered Hooker sidepipes to come in so I can get the car aligned before painting. Didn't realize it cost $350 -$500 to align the front and rear of a C3 |
Glad to here you're havin' such good progress!
I can't wait to see the final results!!! |
Originally Posted by C3 Starship
(Post 68156)
Not sure on your '74, but on my '80 there is a non-removable crossmember that prohibited pulling the engine with tranny attached. I would have had to remove the whole front clip.
The same issue going back in, instal the engine w/o tranny, have the tranny already in place. Maybe the '80 frame is different than my '73, but I pulled my engine/tranny together. I did remove the radiator/condenser tho. Engine tilter was a definite plus too. |
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