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Thu, 21 March 2013 09:18  |
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Hello, my name is Tony. I’m 53 and a retired mechanic in need of some advice.
Also, if anyone lives in or near Terre Haute IN and is willing to help – please contact me.
If I go there before the Corvair convention; I’ll be there July 6th. If I go there after the convention; I’ll be there July 27th.
Does anyone have knowledge on how to remove the entire 68-72 FWD Toronado power plant and suspension from a MH?
I am picking up another Ultravan coach (see link below) this summer.
It has the factory 68-72 Toronado FWD power plant, front frame with suspension and all.
However, the Toronado FWD is mounted in the rear of the coach.
Because the engine is heavy and installed in the rear of this coach - I might have to rmeove it to make it easier to tow it home.
I know the large GMC coaches used a Toronado FWD. But theirs is mounted in the front.
I’ve never removed one, much less seen one up close before.
But I believe one would drop it out from bottom with the frame, suspension and all, at the same time.
Has anyone removed such a power plant before?
I’m use to working alone. I’ve done lots of engine R&Rs in my life. But never one like this.
Will I be able to do this kind of job on my own?
Will I be able to even get the coach high enough in the driveway to drop it out and move it out from under the coach?
NOTE: Once removed; I will remove the engine and transmission combo as one from the frame and put it in the back of my pickup.
I will reinstall the frame with the suspension back under the coach so I can tow the coach home.
I’m also looking for two outer bad CV joints to mount in the hubs to keep the bearings in place.
Should anyone have some - PLEASE let me know.
If you have not already seen an Ultravan, or would like to see our Ultravan collection so far to date;
here is a link to my thread called: New Member and Some of Our Coaches on another RV site.
Thanks, Tony
Description with picture:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/uv520/p48120-rear-passenger-view-of.html
Description with picture:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/uv520/p48121-rear-view-of-uv520.html
Description with picture:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/uv520/p48122-frame-mounted-under-re.html
Description with picture:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/uv520/p48123-engine-view.html
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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