 Need Some Dimensions Please, Do You Have Your Engine Out? |
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| Ansbacher |
 Jul 18 2020, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589  |
If anyone presently has their engine out, could someone kindly measure the length, width. and height of the complete drivetrain. This would be the engine, transmission, heat exchangers, and muffler all connected together as it is in the car.
I am preparing to pull my engine from my '74 2.0 and have VERY little garage space to keep the engine and car inside when not working on it. Want to see if things will fit. Thanks in advance. Ansbacher |
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| barefoot |
Jul 18 2020, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,274 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States 
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No dimensions, but here's the complete package:
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| Ansbacher |
Jul 18 2020, 04:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Well, those pics tell me that the widest dimension is the span of the engine support bar. I get 43 inches for that, measuring underneath my car. Guess I am SOL.
Ansbacher |
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| worn |
Jul 18 2020, 05:31 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,156 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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In my experience if you start taking things apart they take 5-10 as much space as originally. Not trying to dampen your enthusiasm. They just do. Especially if you keep things in order.
The saving grace is that plastic tubs come in many sizes and can be stored outdoors. Not sure if there is an engine sized tub though, but there probably is something that will work. Good luck. |
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| Ansbacher |
Jul 18 2020, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
worn: My enthusiasm is already dampened. SOL = sh*t out of luck.
Ansbacher |
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| bbrock |
Jul 18 2020, 06:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Well, the bar only takes 5 minutes to take off and would gain you several inches. I stored mine on a shelf in a storage shed for 36 years by removing the heat exchangers and bar, and splitting the trans and engine. I kept the tins and carbs on. Not exactly what you want but not major disassembly/reassembly.
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| Chris914n6 |
Jul 18 2020, 07:01 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,320 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I put the car high on blocks so I can roll the drive train under for storage. It's also easier to work on the car when I'm not bending down to do everything.
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| Ansbacher |
Jul 18 2020, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
bbrock: I was not aware of the option to remove the engine bar. Brilliant! I may have room now. Thanks.
Chris: Another great idea. Thanks! Ansbacher |
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| mlindner |
Jul 19 2020, 04:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,521 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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You can buy a large tote that is black with yellow top, fits the complete trans.(what Dr Evil uses to ship trans)..For the engine just purchase a few sheets of plywood and 2x4's and build a nice box, cover with plastic/water proof sheeting. Also screw 2x4s to bottom to keep off of ground. Put dryer sheets in both to keep mice out. Best, Mark
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| BillC |
Jul 19 2020, 06:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 536 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Chris914n6 @ Jul 18 2020, 09:01 PM)  I put the car high on blocks so I can roll the drive train under for storage. It's also easier to work on the car when I'm not bending down to do everything. Excellent suggestion. I also have the car up on blocks while I'm working on it. I like the Race Ramps wheel cribs. They come in 8", 10" and 12" heights, in single-piece and two-piece designs. Here's a listing for some. Although, I recommend shopping around, since I've found them a little cheaper at places other than Amazon. The 12" wheel cribs are high enough that I was able to remove my engine without first removing the rear valance. Also, you'll need jacks that go high enough. I have a pair of Arcan XL2T jacks that work great, and go high enough for the 12" wheel cribs to fit. Here's a listing for XL2T jacks. Again, shop around, but also include shipping costs in the comparison, since the jacks are heavy. Another useful tool is the Tangering Racing engine/trans lifting plate (first tool at the top of the page). |
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| ctc911ctc |
Jul 19 2020, 07:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 892 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States
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Barefoot,
How did you get that tranny so clean! Power washed mine all day today and it is not even close to yours......sigh QUOTE(barefoot @ Jul 18 2020, 01:57 PM) No dimensions, but here's the complete package: |
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