2007 / 2008 Rebuild
Here's some pics I took while doing the winter rebuild during the 2007 / 2008 winter. Not sure why I'm documenting this, but it may help someone to see a broad overview of the process.
Page 1: Drivetrain removal
Page 1: Drivetrain removal Page 2: Engine Disassembly Page 3: Engine Assembly Page 4: Drivetrain installation
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Here you can see I've taken off the hood and tranny cover.
All accessories and connections to the car have been removed / disconnected:
Scatter shield is removed, tranny mount and driveshaft unbolted:
Here's the "takeoffs" - header and scatter shield, tranny cover and radiator, carburetors:
Here's the engine hoist ready to begin:
Here's the lift process. A load balancer is essential as you need to change the angle of the drivetrain during the hoisting process:
Here's the clutch removed and the tranny unbolted:
Engine on the stand ready to be attacked: