Looking for some tips or tricks from the experienced mechanics here. I got the engine out of my viper a little while ago, but what a bear. Are these machines designed to be worked on by midget dwarves! (Please take no offense all you "Little People", I'm mearly trying to get my point across.) Seriously, they must have these designed to be worked on by the same people they design economy class airplane seat for.
All venting aside, I had a heck of a time getting to my oil pump cable and oil line from the reservoir to the pump. I have the factory service manual and followed it. Even after removing the right rear motor mount bracket, I had to try and half pull my engine and balance it in a tipped position to get the oil pump cable and line off. I'm concerned about getting it back on properly. To slightly complicate matters, I had surgery on my left rotator cuff less than a month ago, so I'm not quite up to full strength or flexibility.
Any tips from the professionals are greatly appreciated. I think I read through all the stickies and FAQ's. Since I'm taking everything apart for cleaning and to take care of a couple of issues, I'll try and take lots of pictures and hopefully with a little help, we can make a nice sticky for engine removal.
All venting aside, I had a heck of a time getting to my oil pump cable and oil line from the reservoir to the pump. I have the factory service manual and followed it. Even after removing the right rear motor mount bracket, I had to try and half pull my engine and balance it in a tipped position to get the oil pump cable and line off. I'm concerned about getting it back on properly. To slightly complicate matters, I had surgery on my left rotator cuff less than a month ago, so I'm not quite up to full strength or flexibility.
Any tips from the professionals are greatly appreciated. I think I read through all the stickies and FAQ's. Since I'm taking everything apart for cleaning and to take care of a couple of issues, I'll try and take lots of pictures and hopefully with a little help, we can make a nice sticky for engine removal.
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Leave the oil cable on the engine until it's out, and remove the oil line once you have the engine lifted up a bit.
These are real easy to remove, they even make the right side of the bulkhead removable to make it easier.
These are real easy to remove, they even make the right side of the bulkhead removable to make it easier.
musselman
Active member
Make sure you use a hoist to lift it out, that way you can go slow and disconnect things as you go. If you try and lift it out yourself it is very difficult.
bluemonster1
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yep electric hoist was cats azz for me..can raise or lower in small increments.First engine I removed was a pain with the lines and pulled back out bad putting engine back in.The hoist does all the work now..
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FJViper
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Pretty slick setup ya got there Blue.
bluemonster1
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when you pull your back out for nearly 3 months,had to come up with a solution.You have way more control this way instead of trying to lift engine up one side with left end and trying to connect lines with right hand.That electric hoist was on sale for only $69 I do remember.Comes in handy as well to lift back end of sleds up to do track work,studs,adjusting,skid removal and re-installs.
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bluemonster1 said:yep electric hoist was cats azz for me..can raise or lower in small increments.First engine I removed was a pain with the lines and pulled back out bad putting engine back in.The hoist does all the work now..
Nice setup, there Blue
May I ask where you bought the hoist from?I'm in the process of completely rebuilding my motor and this would be great for getting it back in. I've got the sled up on a lift now and that's great for disassembly but I'd like to get the rebuilt motor reinstalled without killing my back.
Thanks,
Mark
bluemonster1
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staggs65
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Ding said:
Ding Ding Ding, winner...lol couldnt resist.
but seriously these guys are right. pull stuff off as you lift it out. I sometimes use a small come-a-long when my back is bothering me. but when I feel like I'm still in my earlier 30's I prop the engine kitty-cornered in the engine bay and remove the oil line and cable.
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guardrail
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I like to use the chain block type. You can "feel" when something is getting hung up, by the resistance on the chain.
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gil7247
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electric hoist worth it's weight in gold. I did use a regular come a long before I had my hoist and that did work good, just not as fine adjustment as the electric.