<VV> Moving a late model without powertrain

[ricknorris at suddenlink.net]

Dang Clarkster,
You been eating those smart pills again??
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TLH
---- Clark Hartzel <chartzel at comcast.net> wrote: 
> By the time you figure out the correct length of a piece of pipe plus
> flanges, fabricate it and drill the 8 mounting holes, you can easily
> build up a dummy powertrain.  An empty engine block with rear mount, a
> stock differential with case and side gears in place to slide the yokes
> into and an empty transmission case with the front mount and you have
> it.  It replicates the stock powertrain without the weight.  The
> differential could have a blown ring and pinion as long as it turns or
> no ring and pinion for that matter.  Just the case on bearings would do.
> You could then store it by leaning it up against a wall in the garage
> for the next time you need it.
> That being said, it would be easier to store a piece of pipe!
> Clark Hartzel
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