U-20 pull with header still on, possible?

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Re: U-20 pull with header still on, possible?

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I pulled my engine yesterday and made a video. I'll post it after I upload it to youtube. Headers, intake, oil pan all stayed in place. Car was on the ground. No load leveler. It was a piece of cake. Seriously only took 5 min or so. It will go back in set up exactly the same way.

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Re: U-20 pull with header still on, possible?

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Thanks, might be helpful since I may have missed something.
I have mine back mated together and ready to go back in, all assembled, same way it came out. Worked out fine once the throttle cable cross-shaft was detached from both sides. (OK, well not completely assembled. I removed the fuel pump to get easier access to engine mount bolts, removed the starter just as a what the heck - better visibility as to hang-ups on the way out)
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Re: U-20 pull with header still on, possible?

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Oil only comes out of the back of 1600 4-speed.

5 minutes on r&r

can't wait to see this!
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Re: U-20 pull with header still on, possible?

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Here it is. Transmission, oil pan, intake and headers (1 5/8 primary ones) all attached. Radiator and supports are removed. I used the factory lift mounts and a chain with a loop that sits about where the front rivet is in the valve cover. The loop is where I attach the lift arm. I can do it by myself, but I had a friend's son give me a hand for the last bit where I lift the transmission clear of the car. I did not touch the throttle cross shaft, I just undid the necessary items attached to the engine and transmission. Nothing more.




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Re: U-20 pull with header still on, possible?

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Yep, looks familiar! Gotta have that angle. The comp pan makes it a bit more difficult.

Will, I noticed that your clutch shift boot is installed incorrectly. I had it like that for 35 years, but Dave Firestone (local Roadster nut who checked over my trans) showed me the correct install just yesterday (the extended boot goes inside the housing, not out). When you see it it makes sense.
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