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Re: [GMCnet] Engine Removal [message #328503 is a reply to message #328502] Mon, 22 January 2018 12:56 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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Both the engine and transmission can be removed out the top with a gantry
type hoist. You have to be careful with interiors. Jerry Work sewed slip
covers for his interior on the Clasco coach when I did his engine. Very
good. I double bag engines and have block off plates for the oil filter
base as well as the cooling system ports. I use heater hose block offs on
the intake manifold. Unnecessary steps if the engine comes out the bottom.
It all depends upon shop layout. I have limited space in front of the
coach, but quite a bit of room to the sides. So, the gantry works well for
my shop.
On a 23 foot, you can reach in through the door with a cherry
picker, and snatch the engine through the door.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or

On Jan 22, 2018 10:41 AM, "Larry" wrote:

> Adrien G. wrote on Mon, 22 January 2018 00:21
>> Carl,
>>
>> Sorry to read about your PITA, but unfortunately shit does happen and
> usually at the most inopportune time.
>> My contribution to what other have said is to put the back of the coach
> on ramps. The more level the coach is at the height
>> needed, the easier to disconnect and reconnect engine and trans. A high
> pitch make it a bear to assemble parts.
>>
>> FWIW.
>>
>>
>>
>> Carl S. wrote on Sun, 21 January 2018 12:29
>>> Okay, my engine and transmission decided to crap out on the way home
> from Las Vegas on Friday. My wife finagled a tow home (167 miles) out of
>>> the insurance company and the coach is now safely ensconced in my
> driveway at home.
>>>
>>> Next step is to remove the engine and transmission. I have read the
> procedure in the service manual, done a search on this site, and emailed
>>> friends who have done this, so I'm not completely in the dark, and
> have a basic idea of how to get this done, but I was wondering if any of you
>>> can offer any sage advice to make things go as smoothly as possible.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>
> Scott,
> Adrien's advice of putting it up on ramps is really a good one. If you are
> taking it out the bottom, it gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of
> moving around. All but one of the swaps I've done have been with the coach
> on a set of ramps. JWID
>
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
>
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