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Re: Engine/Gearbox Removal

To: Robert Doak <doakie@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Engine/Gearbox Removal
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2004 22:20:23 -0500
Cc: Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <20040402030630.55290.qmail@web80708.mail.yahoo.com>
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Robert Doak wrote:

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> My question is, how feasible is it for one person, unassisted,  
> to remove and replace the engine and gearbox? 

I used to do it all the time, then I got old ;)
I would stand on the shocks and just physically yank it up and out.
Now I have a hoist but you can use a rope over a branch.
2 guys and a 4x4 with a rope works too. Right guys?
We have done this a few times, when we're in a hurry.


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