<VV> 64 convertible motor removal.

[Ignacio Valdes]

Would a wooden piano mover work? -- IV


On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 8:47 PM, Bryan Blackwell <bryan at skiblack.com> wrote:

> As others have mentioned, you don't need a lift to remove a Corvair
> engine.  There are a few variations on the motorcycle lift method, I saw a
> nice cart done by Al Lacki that functions as both an adapter to the lift
> and a cart once the drivetrain is out, perhaps he'll post a link to the
> photos.  The Sears lift he used appeared very well suited to pulling a
> Corvair drivetrain.
>
> A couple other notes:
>
>  - HF has 6 ton jackstands, they are nice for getting the rear of the car
> high and stable.
>  - Pulling the entire drivetrain is recommended over just the engine,
> especially on an early.
>
> --Bryan
>
> On Jul 27, 2014, at 5:11 PM, Ignacio Valdes via VirtualVairs <
> virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
>
> > Pretty rusty and going to need a lot of welding of new steel. I am going
> to
> > take out the motor and have the whole thing welded and re-painted. Is
> there
> > a preferred procedure for removing the motor? I don't have a lift. I know
> > for many people on virtual vairs this will be hard to believe but the
> motor
> > is in the back! I swear it is! :-) -- IV
>
>