DeTomaso Mailing List: August 99, Message #175

There is NO reason to remove the valve covers or head bolts. Use the
existing non-used 3/8-16 (I think) tapped holes at the BACK of the
heads.The tapped holes are on the vertical plane.

Rich.



At 02:17 PM 8/4/99 -0400, you wrote:
>O.k. Gang. I have a lead from a buddy of mine who can supply me with both
>the cherry picker AND engine stand tener gratis. Now, these are my "troop
>leading procedures" for pulling the engine:
>
>1) Preposition cherry picker and engine stand.
>2) Drain fluids from the engine/ZF (coolant, engine oil, gearbox).
>3) Disconnect all electricals and coolant system.
>4) Disconnect A/C pump from system and move out of the way (?).
>5) Remove valve covers and rear head bolts. Install longer bolts. Install
>carb engine plate. 
>6) Remove distributor
>7) Remove 6 engine mount bolts.
>7A) Remove headers and mufflers. 
>8) Remove ZF xaxle mounts.
>9) "Chain in" the head bolts and carb plate.
>10) Strap in cargo straps for ZF. 
>11) Remove decklit (could be done first).
>12) Position cherry picker and lower hook to attach chain and straps.
>12A) Ensure quarter panels have protective shields put on to prevent dents,
>etc. 
>13) Begin cranking picker until engine just moves. Back out slowly checking
>for any interfering items and possible breakage. Adjust as necessary. Pull
>up, back out and continue check. Repeat process until enginer/ZF combo
>completely clears the car.
> 
>Did I miss anything? Thanks. Cal #2428. 
>
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