<VV> engine (only) removal for LMs?

[Spencer Shepard]

I do the same but use a piece of 2X10 or 12 wood. I remove the oil 
filter/fuel pump/alternator housing (be prepared for oil leak), the motor 
support and distributor so I can slide it straight back as far as possible 
so I can get my giant pliers to help push the input shaft back into the 
tranny so I can lower the engine. I've done it many times alone, but it nice 
to have a (competent) helper to work the jack while you are under the car.

Spence Shepard
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Ray Rodriguez III" <grymm at echoes.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> engine (only) removal for LMs?


> Ray,  Others will disagree...  but I just use a regular floor jack with a
> large (4 inch?) cup and a piece of 2X6.  Being VERY careful, I can do 
> engine
> only without a helper to balance the engine - but it makes me feel better
> when there is an extra pair of hands.
>
> Be careful not to hang the weight of the engine on the input shaft since
> that runs the risk of bending it.
>
> Later, JR
> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
> "Keep the Love Alive"
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ray Rodriguez III" <grymm at echoes.net>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 1:38 AM
> Subject: <VV> engine (only) removal instructions for LM cars?
>
>
>> Can anyone link me or direct me to complete instructions for the removal
>> of the engine only?  Someone sent them to me a couple years back but I
>> didnt have any luck searching the archives.
>>
>> Also I plan to buy an ATV jack or something of the sort this week to help
>> me get to the clutch's on BOTH my Corsa coupes.  I've been 
>> procrastinating
>> taking the 65's powertrain back apart for nearly 2 years (some of you may
>> remember I left out the spacer) , now I've got two to take apart.....
>>
>> Anyway any advice on what to buy to make engine removal easier is
>> appreciated...  I'll be making the purchase in the next couple days.
>>
>>
>> Ray Rodriguez III
>> CORSA member
>> 66' Corsa 140/4 coupe
>> 65' Corsa 140/4 coupe (under construction)
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