Has anyone ever dropped the engine trans combo out of the bottom of the car using a four post hoist? Could you build a cradle and lower it down onto the cradle, then pull the k frame bolts and raise the hoist?
There are lots of good reasons to drop it out the bottom... And a few reasons not to...I will measure the distance between the ramps and the k frame when I get a chance. I have always taken them out from the top. I wanted to try this way so I could leave the A/C in place, since it is still charged and working. I do have an engine hoist and the extra garage space to do it like 91 r/t suggests.
From the bottom is super easy with a 2 post lift, and a rolling cradle for the K frame, engine and transmission. Only an hour and a half job if you have done it a few times.Seems to me I've pulled more than one from above and left the a/c intact...
But I've always wanted to try one from underneath.
Good point, I hadn't considered that.Also, even if the K frame will fit through the runways of your lift there's zero chance the lower controll arms will, so you'll need to disassemble the suspension on the car... Kinda a bummer...
The biggest issue if you have manifolds is the exhaust... Headers actually make it easier..From the bottom is super easy with a 2 post lift, and a rolling cradle for the K frame, engine and transmission. Only an hour and a half job if you have done it a few times.
I did remove the heads and change the cam with the A/C compressor suspended, but I don't see how you could pull the engine out without removing the lines.Seems to me I've pulled more than one from above and left the a/c intact...
But I've always wanted to try one from underneath.
I put the engine fully dressed along with transmission and K frame in my Superbird from the bottom with no issues from the manifolds. I have done 2 other 70 B bodies and numerous 67's both in and out from the bottom with no manifold issues. 67's go right in or out, the 70's we had to move the rolling cradle about 3/4" one way then back the other way so the manifolds would clear.The biggest issue if you have manifolds is the exhaust... Headers actually make it easier..
I imagine so....if a fella had ever had access to such niceties....From the bottom is super easy with a 2 post lift, and a rolling cradle for the K frame, engine and transmission. Only an hour and a half job if you have done it a few times.
Depends on the car and the engine, of course - but nothing unusual about the concept.I did remove the heads and change the cam with the A/C compressor suspended, but I don't see how you could pull the engine out without removing the lines.
But was the H pipe attached or separated from the car...I put the engine fully dressed along with transmission and K frame in my Superbird from the bottom with no issues from the manifolds. I have done 2 other 70 B bodies and numerous 67's both in and out from the bottom with no manifold issues. 67's go right in or out, the 70's we had to move the rolling cradle about 3/4" one way then back the other way so the manifolds would clear.
Come on down, my first big tool purchase 30 years ago was a 2 post lift. I made my rolling cradle from a discarded Wal-Mart dolly and wood. It only fits big block Chrysler's but does the job.I imagine so....if a fella had ever had access to such niceties....
H pipe and exhaust removed.But was the H pipe attached or separated from the car...