| Birch update [message #224000] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 14:01  |
Joe Weir
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Registered: February 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
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Finally got the engine back from the machine shop. My brother brought it over Saturday and we got to work pulling the old one.
The plan was to drive it up on ramps, but after sitting for 4 months, it did not want to fire up. After running down the battery once and re-charging, we finally gave up and put it on jack stands.
Ran into an issue with the engine tilt device, the homemade hoist scaffold was not high enough for the engine to clear. So we ditched it for a plain old chain. By twisting the engine 45 degrees as we raised it, it cleared the hatch with no drama.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/adventures/p51207-engine-up-on-its-way-o.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/adventures/p51208-just-fit-didn-t-think-we-had-enough-height.html
Just need to transfer a few pieces from the old engine and put them on the new one.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/adventures/p51209-new-engine-getting-prettied-up-for-install.html
Getting close.
Now just need to replace the trans, fix the roof AC, 120v circuits, Generator, replace the windheilds, repaint, and refresh the gas tanks.
Woo Hoo! I'm almost done...
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: Birch update [message #224008 is a reply to message #224000] |
Sun, 29 September 2013 14:44  |
mojoe
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Registered: November 2012
Location: Monroe, NC
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'Almost Done" Now that's funny Joe!!
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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