Engine Pull

[zupanj]

Hi Guys,

I am finally getting around to pulling the 383 out of my RR and I've run into a problem. I got the passenger side header out with no trouble but I'm having a hell of a time getting the driver side out. I thought the starter might be in the way so I took it off but I can't quite work it out of the car. It also looks like the Z-bar is in the way but I can't get it off. The pivot ball that screws into the bellhousing will only come out so far and then I can't get it to unscrew any more. Also it's hard to get a purchase on the darn thing as I can only turn it 1/16 at a time with channel locks. Finally I thought that if I dropped the tie-rods that would do it but I can't get those off with the stuff I have at home and I would hate to drop them unless you guys say I have to since it's all new. The headers are Hookers and seem to fit reasonably well.

I am frustrated right now and becoming intimidated. I have pulled a few engines in my time but for some reason this one just seems to be hard.

Thanks for you input.

Jack

 

[droptop]

Unbolt the header from the engine, and pull the engine out with the header still in the car.

 

[Big John]

Yep, leave the header in the car.

If you're careful, you can reverse it too, putting the header(s) in place as you put the engine in. I've done it that way a couple times.

 

[SomeCarGuy]

Sounds like you have a 4 gear car. The Z bar wil come right ouyt if you loosen the ball stud on the FRAME side. It just lays over a little spot on the frame and is pinched by the stud/threads. You may need to pull off the rubberish cover behind the wheel to access that deal.

Leave the header laying loose, maybe tie it off with a bungie or rope or???

No need to take sterring stuff out unless it passes through a high dollar oil pan rig.

 

[Confederate1969]

Back in November, I just let my headers hang loose in the engine bay and pulled the engine out without em.

 

[Basketcase]

teah, what they said. no need to mess with the steering stuff.