Builds Treebeard (5 Viewers)

[ntdb]

Tonight I finished draining the radiator; removed the power steering pump, smog pump, and alternator; and unbolted the AC compressor. I don’t know whether or not the AC is charged but I suspect I’ll need to get someone to come discharge it for me. I also tried removing the headers but definitely need a different set of wrenches to make that happen.

 

[Seth S]

Tonight I finished draining the radiator; removed the power steering pump, smog pump, and alternator; and unbolted the AC compressor. I don’t know whether or not the AC is charged but I suspect I’ll need to get someone to come discharge it for me. I also tried removing the headers but definitely need a different set of wrenches to make that happen.

you might need a torch on hand to heat things up if bolts or nuts are not turning.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

get someone to come discharge it for me

Just slowly crack the nuts and when it starts hissing walk away. So far so good for me and that’s all I did. Mine only hissed for under a minute.

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

removing the headers

50/50 mix of acetone and atf works great for releasing rust esp w/ heat. The mix gets sucked right in when you heat up the bolts. And add a length of pipe to the end of your wrench handle. Go slow and they’ll loosen.

 

[Seth S]

50/50 mix of acetone and atf works great for releasing rust esp w/ heat. The mix gets sucked right in when you heat up the bolts. And add a length of pipe to the end of your wrench handle. Go slow and they’ll loosen.

there’s a trick where you heat the bolt up and then melt a wax candle into the threads and it’s suppose to get it free. We tried it but didn’t have any luck.

 

[ntdb]

The bolts rotate... along with the nut. I just need another crescent wrench and some patience. They’ve gotten the PB treatment several times in the last week.

Tonight I removed the fan, fan shroud, distributor, and igniter. I also drained the oil from the engine and the last of the coolant in the oil cooler. My engine bay is absolutely filthy... I’m going to need to spend a couple of hours on there with simple green and a brush before I put the new engine in.

Do I have to remove the AC condenser in order to get the radiator out? Is it safe to remove the AC condenser/dryer/compressor if the system is depressurized?

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

Yes, just pull it all. The condenser won’t come until you’ve disconnected the compressor lines. Remember to double label all the hardware. A piece of paper in the bag and on the bag. Sometimes I’ll squirt the hardware in the bag too since it’ll be closed up for awhile. Lay it all out in a file box lid.

 

[YooperCruiser]

The bolts rotate... along with the nut. I just need another crescent wrench and some patience. They’ve gotten the PB treatment several times in the last week.

Tonight I removed the fan, fan shroud, distributor, and igniter. I also drained the oil from the engine and the last of the coolant in the oil cooler. My engine bay is absolutely filthy... I’m going to need to spend a couple of hours on there with simple green and a brush before I put the new engine in.

Do I have to remove the AC condenser in order to get the radiator out? Is it safe to remove the AC condenser/dryer/compressor if the system is depressurized?

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If the whole stud come out when you turn the nut that's ok, you can get new studs and nuts.

 

[Skniper]

Yes, just pull it all. Remember to double label all the hardware. A piece of paper in the bag and on the bag.

Excellent labeling advice, can’t recommend this enough. Doing a recent job on mine I bagged and labeled everything...wish I would’ve been a little more detailed on labeling/bagging.
Also good to put bright green/blue painters tape on and label all electric connectors ends, so glad I did this.

You will not remember exactly what goes where.

 

[ntdb]

Typography appreciation day

 

[ntdb]

It’s also new engine day! Just sitting in a friend’s driveway for now but it’s happening! Thanks again @blbuck12.

 

[Seth S]

It’s also new engine day! Just sitting in a friend’s driveway for now but it’s happening! Thanks again @blbuck12.

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either that engine is enormous or that man is tiny

 

[ntdb]

Haha I am very tall and the 2f IS enormous.

 

[ntdb]

Towed Treebeard to the operating room today. I’m hoping to pull the old block tomorrow, spend a few days cleaning the engine bay and the new engine, and bolt the new 2F in by the weekend.

 

[ntdb]

Tonight I pulled off the clutch, flywheel, and bellhousing and replaced the rear main seal. I swear I have to start putting things together soon...

Second photo shows the best way to stop the flywheel to get the bolts off.

 

[Jonathan Faunce]

either that engine is enormous or that man is tiny

Well I’m not tall. 5’7 on a good day. Great angle Nate!

 

[Earwigg]

I have found it easier to move the car and leave the engine crane in place. Nice slow roll pushing on the tire.

 

[ntdb]

The nose is off! If I can figure out how to get the two passenger-side transmission bolts out then the old block will come out today.

 

[ntdb]

The block is out! Time for some cleaning and new gaskets before we plug in the new engine.

 

[ntdb]

Also, I have a pro tip for anyone trying to unbolt the transmission without removing the front driveshaft or the transfer case. You want a long socket extension and a light! I was able to guide the extension onto the bolt by looking through the gap between the transmission and the front driveshaft. The lower of the two bolts came out relatively easily with an extension and a wobble.