<VV> Engine Weight

[Shaun McGarvey]

I'm pretty sure the stuff (turbo) has to come off the top of the engine if 
you are to pull it separately.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 9:41 PM
Subject: <VV> Engine Weight


> Hi,
>
>
>
> A couple of questions;
>
>
>
> 1)Does anybody have a rough idea of the total weight of a 66 180 engine 
> from
> the bell housing on back  on back - full kit, carb, sheet metal, turbo,
> muffler - everything essentially ready to run?
>
>
>
> 2) I've had Corvairs for 20 plus years and I have always removed the 
> engine
> with diff and tranny attached. I then split the engine off as required. 
> Just
> habit I guess. Is it in fact possible to re and re the engine and leave 
> the
> diff and transmission in the car? Any pointers?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bob
>
> 66 180 convertible
>
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