<VV> Drive Train Removal & Installation

[Karl Haakonsen]

Though not the most convenient way, I had an extremely limited budget, 
so I used the "Finch" cart method to get mine out. I also needed a means 
of transporting the power train over uneven, non-paved terrain to get it 
into my basement, so the Finch cart and two sheets of plywood worked 
fabulously for that purpose.

You can see the whole process here:
http://www.chezhawk.com/VairBlog/?p=237

All in all, not a difficult way to get the 'train out of the engine. I 
may create a modification of the cart that I can lift with an ATV style 
jack to lift the 'train up into the car since the thought of lowering 
the car onto the power train while trying to line everything up properly 
doesn't appeal to me.

Karl in Boston
CORSA Eastern Director
Bay State Corvair Club
Corvanatics
Stock Corvair Group

On 11/25/2012 5:12 PM, Mark Durham wrote:
> Steve, I remove mine by placing the car on jack stands and using a
> motorcycle lift from harbour freight. It cost about 150.00 as I
> remember. The complete power train center of gravity is just forward of
> the cam dimple in the pan. I attached a couple 2x2vs along the sides of
> of the oil pan running them forward past the balance point 6 inches
> using longer bolts in the lower tin holes (which i take off before
> lowering) , clamped the lift to the 2x2's and gently lower the whole
> assembly out of the car. Takes about an hour out and a hour and a half
> back in. Mark Durham
>
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> From: Shelrockbored at aol.com
> Sent: 11/25/2012 12:45
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Drive Train Removal & Installation
>
> I have watched and helped a friend remove the drive train from both early
> and late models.  I have also helped him reinstall the drive train on both
> models.  I feel that I can do it myself with some help (I would never try
> this alone).  My friend uses a tranny jack with the Corvair  engine power
> train cradle bolted to it.
>
> Question:
>
>          What kind of equipment is  available to effect this?
>                  Obviously  one needs something a little heftier than a
> floor jack.
>                          What  is suitable?
>          I have been trying to find  the power train/engine cradle (GM tool
> J-7894).
>                      Is  this still available?
>                      What  can be used in its place?
>
> Still only in the discussion stage but would like to hear
> ideas/thoughts/comments on this.
>
> Steve Sassi
> LICA Webmaster
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