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Re: [GMCnet] Engine Removal [message #328473 is a reply to message #328472] Sun, 21 January 2018 20:14 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
sgltrac is currently offline  sgltrac   United States
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Hupy has one in Salem. Not much better.

Sully

On Sun, Jan 21, 2018 at 5:32 PM Gary wrote:

> Carl,
> I have an engine gantry assembly, but getting it to you would be an issue.
>
> Gary Coaster / Reno, NV
> 1977 GMC Eleganza ll
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>
>> On Jan 21, 2018, at 1:41 PM, Thomas Phipps wrote:
>>
>> Three basic methods; Remove front clip, remove out the top of engine
> hatch, and drop out the bottom. Is the coach on a good firm surface?
>> Do you have a few extra hands? Out the top of hatch requires a trolley
> to move the assembly. Out the bottom, without a pit requires lifting the
> front
>> of the coach at least 32 inches. I have never done a front clip, but
> lots of auxiliary things to move out before you can remove front clip
> assembly.
>> A pit really makes it easier, but most of us do not have access to one.
> A lift will also substitute for a pit.
>> If you elect to take it out the top, take your front seats out first.
> Gives you much more room to maneuver. Put something down to protect your
>> interior.
>> I did not notice if you have a 23 or 26. 23 engine can come out the
> large window on the passenger side, using a cherry picker. Removing the
> window is
>> not difficult, just an extra step.
>> Good luck, it's just heavy and awkward.
>> Tom, who has done two through the top.
>> --
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Sully 77 Royale basket case. Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list) Seattle, Wa.
 
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