how to pull the motor? Gen 1

[sallydog]

anybody know if there is a tutorial or step by step anywhere?

 

[~TABASCO~]

anybody know if there is a tutorial or step by step anywhere?

Shoot me a number. I can walk you through it. Too much to type. But other than the service manual I'm not aware of one.

 

[steve68steve]

The procedure is outlined in the Shop Manual, which would be foolish to not purchase if you're undertaking a job of this magnitude, IMO - there are many connections and torques, and lots of other stuff to remove The engine is surprisingly heavy and a PITA to maneuver back into the frame by yourself.


You need a special tool to remove the thru bolt on the right side - the bolt goes thru the tube in the upper right of the engine pic above. It's easily made from a bolt if you have an angle grinder (effectively a giant slotted screwdriver).

 

[sallydog]

Thanks. I got the book. I don't have the tool but I guess I'll have to make one. I'm not looking to put it back in

 

[sallydog]

Ok. I think im ready but I didnt need a special wrench. The long bolt was a plain bolt. My question, do you have to disconnect the drive shaft or it just pulls apart?

 

[steve68steve]

I just realized you're working on a Gen 1. Mine's a Gen II.


IIRC, the drive shaft just pulls apart - I think it's a splined shaft. It'll be obvious when you pull the rubber boot back.

 

[sallydog]

Ty