<VV> Question about removing 110 PG from 1967 Monza

[Ray]

I wonder if the torque converter is unbolted or maybe binding in the end of the crankshaft ?

RCS




On May 27, 2014, at 9:15 PM, BBRT via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:

> So you removed bolts from the engine bellhousing to hte differential flange in addition othe start bolts (2). There should be another two bolts on bottom, two on sides and another on top. They screw into the differential flange..9/16th Heads.
> Sheet metal. Other than on top.. it isn't binding or is removed? Rear motor mount? PG Shift cable? Accel linkage on driver's side? Exhuast crossover isn't binding on anything?
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie via VirtualVairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 9:02 PM
> Subject: <VV> Question about removing 110 PG from 1967 Monza
> 
> 
>> My "plan B" is to remove the 110 PG from my 1967 Monza and "plug in" the 140
>> case to the PG, to show the cops that it runs (which is all he needs to go
>> away.)
>> 
>> Question is, now that the whole "top" (turkey roaster, carbs, oil adapter,
>> etc) is off the case, and the starter and bolts are all out, the engine is
>> just kinda just sitting there ready to slight it out right?
>> 
>> Wrong - no bolts holding it in, so I figure it's torsion/tension/friction
>> keeping it falling out onto the driveway?
>> 
>> OK not quite that simple, but I figured a little tugging and it would give
>> it up, but I figure there's some other little thingy that I'm not seeing
>> that's snagging my plan?
>> 
>> I know things have to line up pretty closely to get the engine back in, but
>> I thought getting it out would be the easy part.
>> 
>> Any hints about what I can't see from here?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Charlie
>> 
>> 
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