<VV> early model engine removal question (and some humor)
J R Read_HML
hmlinc at sbcglobal.net
Thu Jun 3 01:48:30 EDT 2010
If it is balanced, it is balanced (engine or drive train).
Engine only requires an "educated" tweak with the foot (while balanced on a
floor jack) at install so as not to mess up the input shaft seal(s?). A one
person job (an eyeball helper may be needed at that point the first time).
Later, JR
----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank DuVal" <corvairduval at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 12:35 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> early model engine removal question (and some humor)
>I can easily remove the entire drivetrain by myself!
>
> Well, a hydraulic jack is also used... ggg
>
>
> And it is WAY easier to balance and install an entire drivetrain than
> wiggle the engine back onto the transaxle in mid air.
>
> Ask me about changing a 4 speed tranny without removing the drivetrain
> in my earlier years! ggg
>
> Frank DuVal
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