Greg F Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well guys, Crappy weather in Dallas, so had to get outside. Decided to pull the engine in my P-15. Other than pulling my shoulder muscle, scratching the fender, bending the garage door, and having the wife yell at me cause she thought I was gonna kill myself, things went pretty well. Just thought it would be a little easier, the way you professionals describe it. Anyway think I'll get a few more hand for the install once I have the 230 put together. Nothing like learning by fire....Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hey, way to go, what do the "Wives " know anyway.........LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15Mike Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Congrad's your a 1/4 of the way there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Well guys,Crappy weather in Dallas, so had to get outside. Decided to pull the engine in my P-15. Other than pulling my shoulder muscle, scratching the fender, bending the garage door, and having the wife yell at me cause she thought I was gonna kill myself, things went pretty well. Just thought it would be a little easier, the way you professionals describe it. Anyway think I'll get a few more hand for the install once I have the 230 put together. Nothing like learning by fire....Greg The wife yelling at me blah, blah, I know it comes from concern....I just don't know if it's for me:).....Congrats on a successful pull. As for the wife thing, mine usually ends up making me more nervous and prone to accidents due to hearing things like " I wouldn't/ are you sure it goes like that/oooooohhh be careful/ loud sharp intake of breath, etc. right about when I am going to fit something or pull something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 buddy up north says the wife has done nothing but stand and stare through the kitchen window...says if it drops 5 more degrees he may have to let her in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkestes41 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Greg, May I suggest pulling the front sheet metal off before putting the new engine in? Not that difficult to do and will make the job so much easier. There are something like 6 or 8 bolts holding each fender to the cowl, then two under the radiator support. Label and disconnect the wires so you know where they go when you put it back and then you and a buddy just lift off the fenders etc. I even had the wife and daughter help lift off the front sheet metal. Of course as you know she told me we were doing it wrong while we were lifting. Not having to try and hit the hole between the fenders when you install will make you a much happier man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Some guys (not me) have done it without removing the hood. I did it with the fenders on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg F Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Thanks guys, first time doing anything is a bear. I think I am going to try to remove the fenders for the install just to try to minimize anymore damage to me or the car. Taking it out with the hood on, that guy is amazing. The wife is a worry wart, but she is nice to have around for an extra hand when things are stuck. Next time hopefully will be easier, now that I have somewhat of an idea what I am doing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Nothin' like "on-the-job" training, is there? You remember the lesson better that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I pulled it with the hood and fenders on also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941Rick Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) No question about it....pull off the front sheet metal... Edited February 3, 2011 by 1941Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashingcows Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 buddy up north says the wife has done nothing but stand and stare through the kitchen window...says if it drops 5 more degrees he may have to let her in... Niiiice..... Neighbor wanted big rocks in his front yard. We had the dump truck put them in the middle of the yard. Our wives all said we wouldn't be able to get those into place with out a machine to help. We showed them....and introduced them to the power of leverage.... Glad your engine pull went ...mostly well. I'll be there in a few weeks hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAubuchon Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Doesn't sound like it was a "Real Engine Pull" no blood or trip to the ER. Just kidding.. If you are not going to take the front clip off, at least remove the hood, inner fenders and what I did on my 49 was once the the motor was loose, remeve the front wheels and dropped the whole car down on blocks as low as I could get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker T Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good job! When I was pulling mine, my friend and I were struggling trying to get it out of the car with the fenders and hood on it. All the while my friend's dad just sat there silently and watched. After a while (and a lot of cursing) we took the hood off. But we were still having a real struggle getting it out. Not sure if it was because of the powerflite or what but we just could'nt get it done. Next we decided that the front hood support (radiator mount) should come off. After breaking off a couple of bolts in this process (and more cursing) my friends dad finally spoke up "you know, if I was you, and I had that fancy lift, I would probably raise the car up and lower the motor out of it"...5 minutes later the motor and tranny were out... I think he finally spoke up because he saw that too familiar look in our eyes that said "cutting torch and a bigger hammer"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) It helps to pull both front wheels and lower the car down on blocks just high enough to get the engine hoist under the car. By doing that the lift over height over the front radiator/fender brace is not so high. When pulling the front clip I always pull both front wheels and just let the floor jack down but leave it under the front cross member, that way you do not have to lift the rear end of the front fenders over the tops of the tires. Edited February 3, 2011 by james curl wording Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I'm going to pull mine soon. Today I took the head and manifolds off - and I only broke one stud and one head bolt. For me that's lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkestes41 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Just in case you had not heard of this method. Here is a how to for removing broken studs/bolts that works wonders. http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/studremoval.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 I'm going to pull mine soon. Today I took the head and manifolds off - and I only broke one stud and one head bolt. For me that's lucky. Don, if you want read my post on my pull. I may give you some tips to make the job go smoothly,hope it helps. http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=23856 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Thank you - this is next week's project. I think I'm going to wait till I get the block out where it will be easier to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashingcows Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Just in case you had not heard of this method. Here is a how to for removing broken studs/bolts that works wonders.http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/studremoval.htm Been using this method for years...my Grandfather showed me that trick. Although I don't use a washer...just a nut slightly bigger then the broken bolt or stud, then plug weld it up. Then try and remove as soon as it stops glowing. Just recently used it to remove 2 bolts that broke off trying to get my front floor inspection panel off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlemo Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 I'm in the process of pulling mine, took the hood and front clip off and will lower the frontend when the actual pull continues... Good idea !!! Also AAJetz710 I see your garage is heated just like mine; body heat !!! lol ... Cass, alias Littlemo ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg F Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Ya, who needs a heater in the garage. I was sweating my butt off just getting it out. Took the front end off the next day, little to late. Will make it alot easier to drop it back in...GREG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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