How to rebuild an engine

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*Use some type of lift ring on the engine, such as a plate that bolts to where the carburetor was is commonly used.
 
*Use some type of lift ring on the engine, such as a plate that bolts to where the carburetor was is commonly used.
 
*Place a jack under the transmission to keep it up right in the vehicle, unless you are removing it Also.  
 
*Place a jack under the transmission to keep it up right in the vehicle, unless you are removing it Also.  
*If you plan on removing the Transmission, Don't forget any linkages, Backup lamp switches, Neutral safety switches (some are Transmission mounted) Modulator Valve Vacuum Lines,TCC Control wiring. Take a Plastic Baggie, and fit it over the tail-shaft and duct tape it after you remove the Drive-shaft, to keep residual oil IN and Dirt OUT.
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*If you plan on removing the Transmission, Don't forget any linkages, Backup lamp switches, Neutral safety switches (some are Transmission mounted) Modulator Valve Vacuum Lines,TCC Control wiring,Speedometer Cable (or Speed Transducer and wires) and cover the hole with Duct tape. Take a Plastic Baggie, and fit it over the tail-shaft and duct tape it after you remove the Drive-shaft, to keep residual oil IN and Dirt OUT.
 
*Jack engine up slightly, and remove the bolts to the motor mounts, and the transmission bell-housing (unless you are removing the transmission also)
 
*Jack engine up slightly, and remove the bolts to the motor mounts, and the transmission bell-housing (unless you are removing the transmission also)
 
*Be sure to use padded Fender protectors..A strike from Ring Gear Teeth can do SERIOUS Body and fender damage.
 
*Be sure to use padded Fender protectors..A strike from Ring Gear Teeth can do SERIOUS Body and fender damage.

Revision as of 08:36, 19 August 2006

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