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As far as storing. I like to separate the trans and store the engines on a Harborfreight 1000 lbs rated movers dolly. They are easy to move around the shop if needed. 1000 Lb. Capacity Mover's Dolly I even start the engines on them. All of them have been very balanced that they don't jump off the dollys. Here is one of them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DddvRwqugGs .
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I would take lots of pictures, if it was me doing the job, so i know how the bits and bobs go back on.
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I fully intend to use a saw to remove body component that are just in the way. Any sheet metal parts that can't be sold except at the scrap yard are fair game.
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How do you get them to sit stable enough to run?
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"What I would like to know form others experience, is how long to take out the engine? Any good Ideas on how to keep it mounted out of the car to transport etc... "
On the previously stripped W123s & W126s that have given up engines at my shop, we've done it as quickly as 30 minutes using the smoke wrench, sawzall, bolt cutters (or cable cutters) & an end loader. (one person = 30 minutes, 2 or more = a little less). For quickee stable spot to hold the engine we have used old truck tires (16" or larger, sans wheel). Car tires don't work as well because their sidewalls aren't as stiff, and the center holes are usually too small. You could try this to move it around the shop. Eventually the wheels/axles fail. Last edited by Charlie Foxtrot; 11-04-2016 at 12:46 PM. |
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Another engine removal trick - you can leave the oil cooler attached. Backing off the line nuts can be a real stinker and you'll often end up bending the hard lines into the cooler rendering it pretty much useless. So just unbolt it from the core support and take it with the engine.
Not sayin' Charlie Foxtrot is wrong but don't expect to get it out in 30 minutes the first time though if you've done a bunch of them you probably could. I still say that half a day is realistic if you stay focused. Dan |
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My method is mostly yank, hack & whack using a tractor/loader as a hoist. Not trying to save the re-use-able, undamaged body parts - they've already been stripped for other customers. Just pulling the engine & trans & cutting off everything holding it to the body/frame stubs. Hardest part is the driveshaft flex joint. I agree w/Dan that a careful removal takes a half-day, or better. I usually buy wrecks as needed to supply a body part (typically the hood) or chassis part (typically rear LCA w/bearing). By the time we get to the engine, nothing else is left. My engine buyers are usually putting them in jeeps, tho the last one went into a forklift. I like the jeep install so much, I bought an old clapped out Comanche (little p/u) for a 617 install. We'll see how that goes (It was either a 617 or a 4BT. I have a spare 617 turbo and a 4B laying in the shop - the turbo won.)
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Good luck trying to rotate the engine should you want to. It's a two person job.
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So oil pan goes in between? Yes, that is my fear. Guess need to figure out a way once out to drag it across on a scrap of O.S.B. to the concrete. Honestly, only reason keeping is for a possible project, as non-turbo engines, even wagon engines, are worth nothing except scrap. Quote:
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I'd keep it off gravel, too!
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