jbird72 Posted May 28 Author Posted May 28 1 hour ago, 420ponies said: Just make sure you have a good engine stand. A 4 leg is what I prefer, since my last incident .That engine fell against my arm and my Monte! Saved the Monte, broke my wrist. Oh well, live and learn. I have done these inside the car, like Larry did, no issues. Just got to have room to work. Lining up the pickup is crucial (same plane as on oil pan rail). Just a tack weld will do. They tap in snug, just an insurance as to not vibrate out. Torque spec it out.And remember, plastic sleeve and oil pump rod go in from the bottom. Patience is the key. Take your time, double, triple check things as you go along. But like you said, pull it, then change things that need changed. Better off that way. Who knows, maybe a motor mount is bad? I guess what concerns me is getting old pickup tube out and new one on...guess yu dont want to "beat" these on ... 1 Quote
jbird72 Posted May 28 Author Posted May 28 1 minute ago, jbird72 said: I guess what concerns me is getting old pickup tube out and new one on...guess yu dont want to "beat" these on ... Aint changing the pump just the pan 1 Quote
jbird72 Posted May 29 Author Posted May 29 2 hours ago, jbird72 said: If i end up pulling it out out then for sure Am i able to replace rear main seal yu think if i just unbolt trans and pull motor a scooch? Just wonderin. I think its a 2 peice Quote
jbird72 Posted May 29 Author Posted May 29 2 hours ago, 420ponies said: I replace my rear main every time I've done it, no matter what.🙂 New to this posting not sure if yu got...just curious am i able to replace rear main seal if i just unbolt trans and pull moter a scooch. Or is it not worth the headache just pull it? Quote
jbird72 Posted May 29 Author Posted May 29 3 hours ago, jbird72 said: If i end up pulling it out out then for sure Ok nevermind. ..i guess can be replaced with just pullin motor a scooch. Yu are right as long as the pans off might as well change. Been over 30 years prolly and she has sat for periods of a few years now and then apparently 1st gen has a 2 peice. Whew. Ill let yu know how turns out appreciate the advice Quote
jbird72 Posted May 29 Author Posted May 29 11 hours ago, Leghome said: I would hesitate on using the harmonic balancer to raise the engine. I always use a block of wood under the oil pan, remove the bolts from the motor mounts and have a couple of 2 x 2 near to put between the motor mount pcs and have had no problem an a small block I do not know about the bb's. I had a friend who used his HB er and messed it up and dang near messed up the whole engine but others have done it and had no problems. I try to err on the causious side If i do your idea. Do i need to use a jack to support trans a little or is it so small a lift it should be good? Quote
Scott S. Posted May 29 Posted May 29 16 hours ago, jbird72 said: If i do your idea. Do i need to use a jack to support trans a little or is it so small a lift it should be good? I'd put some type of brace under the transmission.... A rachet strap hooked to the frame rails worked for me when I swapped the 200r4 in. 2 Quote
jbird72 Posted May 30 Author Posted May 30 2 hours ago, DragCat said: Yea, I'd make sure the trans was supported Agreed. It aint a cheep fix. Hell even a jack stand somethin 2 Quote
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