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Removing the Engine - Part 3
Topic: Mechanical   Posted:2005-12-25
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The throttle bracket, heater box, and brake tubing need to be removed to get enough clearance:



The chain is straightened on the hoist, and the engine is fully lifted:




The bolts on either side of the oil pump, and through the lip on the drivers side of the engine could also be used. I might try those some time. It is a bit of a pain to remove the head, etc., but the engine is quite a bit lighter. Just pull the car back a bit and ease the engine over the front rail:



I kept a spare length of chain in place to hold the engine if something went wrong. Make sure it doesn't get twisted up. It turned out quite handy when I fixed the twisted chain on the hoist.

Agatha with the 196 pulled:



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