Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

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Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #15 – February 02, 2009, 08:37:23 PM

I just pulled my engine and tranny together out of my t-bird. I used both a cherry picker with a leveler on it. Worked good for me.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #16 – February 15, 2009, 11:24:28 PM

Well guys, I missed out on the hoist and stand deal. However, a friend of mine who's helping me do this job has access to an engine hoist which runs off of air, so we'll see how it works. We began work yesterday and are close to getting the motor out. I'll post pics soon.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #17 – February 18, 2009, 04:54:49 PM

I have two questions for you guys. One, does the starter motor absolutely have to be removed for engine removal? With motor lift out time occurring hopefully tomorrow, I want to know what are my lifting options. I ask this because I've lifted from mounting locations on the corners of the block, however, I wanted to use a central location. For instance I often times have seen a plate with a hook where the carb used to be located when other people are doing a job. What is this hook and plate called?

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #18 – February 18, 2009, 08:32:21 PM

If pulling with the tranny attached then I don't see why it would have to come off. I left my starter attached and it came out just fine.

I do not know the official name of the plate that goes where the carb does. I have used those many of times, but not pulling a engine/tranny combo. Only engines by themselves.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #19 – February 18, 2009, 10:48:57 PM

Quote from: ottoparts;257579

I do not know the official name of the plate that goes where the carb does.

I am not 100% sure either, but I have always referred to it as a "Lift Plate". I've used mine tons of time and almost always for a motor/tranny combo. Even though it comes with multiple holes, I had to drill mine for Ford Flatheads. It didn't come with those three holes already in it and I don't know why. lol.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #20 – February 18, 2009, 11:10:44 PM

I just used a chain with bolts stuck into the front and back of the heads.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #21 – February 19, 2009, 01:59:23 AM

Thanks for the input guys. I only plan on pulling out the motor, so I guess the starter must be coming out first. Also, how many bolts do I have connecting the bellhousing to engine block? I did two on the top today, see two on the sides underneath the car, now need to know of anymore along the sides that I possibly cannot view easily. Thanks.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #22 – February 19, 2009, 11:00:59 AM

there 6 total.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #23 – February 19, 2009, 02:08:22 PM

its a ton eaisier to pull the tranny too. Its only one or two wires and the tranny mount. The yoke slips right off so you don't even have to pull the driveshaft if you don't want to. I spent a good couple of hours pulling the tranny out by hand. I could pull the engine and tranny both in less then 2.

Pulling Engine (1983 Cougar)

Reply #24 – March 01, 2009, 10:42:08 AM

A leveler is such a good item to have with the hoist. I've done 3 or 4 removals and installs and it makes it very easy. Removing the trans with the motor allows you to inspect everything on the trasn, tighten stuff up, clean it, and generally make sure all is well.

C.