<VV> ANY model engine removal question

[Mark Corbin]

Ken, I think the key word here is "experience". Mike McKeel and I always do
the engine-only method on the lates. Only broke one snout once - ONCE, when
I was inexperienced. Never bent an input shaft.

But as far as whole drivetrain removal, yes, it's a *little* easier to do
in an early. At least in respect with contending with the axle hardware.
But I'd still rather contend with the LM's axle hardware than the infernal
EM perimeter seals. Even Marlow (a dyed-in-the-wool EM lover) admits to
that horror show.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: kenpepke at juno.com <kenpepke at juno.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Date: 6/3/2010 8:15:27 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> ANY model engine removal question
>
>
> Yes Tony, BUT, in any automatic Corvair there is a chance of bending the
transmission input shaft, not that big a deal even though it happens quite
quickly and easily as well as frequently.
>
> On standard shift models there is a great chance of breaking the throwout
bearing snout attached to the rear axle gear housing.  This is  a pretty
big deal when one realizes what it takes to replace the snout and this
happens a lot.  
>
> Even though there are many of you out there that has 'got away with'
pulling the engine only, I recommend inexperienced and moderately
experienced mechanics as well as those that do not have proper equipment to
handle the engine as it is being removed always take the whole power train
out as an assembly.  After all, it went into the car as an assembly.
> Ken P   
>
> ****************************
>
> Tony Underwood <tony.underwood at cox.net> wrote:  [in part]
>
> Anyway... I always remove just the engine only when I need to do a 
> clutch or if the engine needs to come out for repairs...   that's 
> both lates AND earlies.   I don't pull the whole drivetrain unless 
> the transaxle needs to come out for some reason and yes you CAN take 
> an early engine out without pulling the transaxle with it.   There 
> are a couple of tricks and the right kind of puller/hoist helps a lot.
>
> And, I can easily do it by myself.
>
> Tony
>