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TobyArnot · 12-03-2012, 07:51 PM

...Is it possible to pull the 350 engine & 350 turbo without removing the radiator core support? With a "cherry picker and and engine tilter"? Thinking about a little winter clean-up.

hugger6933 · 12-03-2012, 08:32 PM

yes it is very doable but it is helpful if you can get the bottom pulley off the crank[for a little added room] and just don't have too long of a chain on your tilter.

68gmsee · 12-03-2012, 08:54 PM

Yes it can be done but do yourself a favor and take an extra few minute to remove the radiator -especially if it's in good shape. All it takes is one slip up and you damage it.

As an example, I once dropped a 1/2 inch wrench while working on the engine. It bounced of the fan, hit the radiator and immediately sprung a leak. I had to remove it and take it in. Lost time was 2 days and about $50 (that was back in the 80's).

TobyArnot · 12-03-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Yes it can be done but do yourself a favor and take an extra few minute to remove the radiator -especially if it's in good shape. All it takes is one slip up and you damage it.

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Good tips. I'll definitely pull the radiator, just didn't want to remove the core support.

geezer#99 · 12-03-2012, 10:09 PM

And don't forget the most important part. Put a yoke in the tranny and tie it in place.
It's amazing how far a couple of quarts of atf will spread!

DesertCat · 12-03-2012, 10:18 PM

I debated that when I changed my 350/350 engine/trans and chose to pull the front clip as an assembly. Made the job sooooo much easier and only added maybe an hour to the job.

**VetteVet** · 12-03-2012, 10:32 PM

I always pull the distributor as well, it gives me more tilt clearance and I don't have to worry about damaging the distributor.

dukcaln · 12-04-2012, 01:35 AM

didnt have to pull the radiator in my 72, but pulled the dizzy and removed the hood. No pulleys either and it was easy pezzy!

12-03-2012, 07:51 PM	#1
TobyArnot Quit if it's not FUN!!! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Indian Trail, N.C, Posts: 864	Engine pulling Question ...Is it possible to pull the 350 engine & 350 turbo without removing the radiator core support? With a "cherry picker and and engine tilter"? Thinking about a little winter clean-up. __________________ MY MOTTO: Eat it all up, Wear it out, Use the last few drops, Spend all you've got, Late in life, you'll think of the things you didn't do, not the things you did. - Get out and experience life ! . Robbie Robinson a.k.a. TobyArnot (Toe Bee or not toe bee)

12-03-2012, 08:32 PM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Engine pulling Question yes it is very doable but it is helpful if you can get the bottom pulley off the crank[for a little added room] and just don't have too long of a chain on your tilter.

12-03-2012, 08:54 PM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Engine pulling Question Yes it can be done but do yourself a favor and take an extra few minute to remove the radiator -especially if it's in good shape. All it takes is one slip up and you damage it. As an example, I once dropped a 1/2 inch wrench while working on the engine. It bounced of the fan, hit the radiator and immediately sprung a leak. I had to remove it and take it in. Lost time was 2 days and about $50 (that was back in the 80's). __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

12-03-2012, 10:09 PM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,777	Re: Engine pulling Question And don't forget the most important part. Put a yoke in the tranny and tie it in place. It's amazing how far a couple of quarts of atf will spread!

12-03-2012, 10:18 PM	#6
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Engine pulling Question I debated that when I changed my 350/350 engine/trans and chose to pull the front clip as an assembly. Made the job sooooo much easier and only added maybe an hour to the job. __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

12-03-2012, 10:32 PM	#7
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,723	Re: Engine pulling Question I always pull the distributor as well, it gives me more tilt clearance and I don't have to worry about damaging the distributor. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

12-04-2012, 01:35 AM	#8
dukcaln Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: vacaville ca Posts: 1,304	Re: Engine pulling Question didnt have to pull the radiator in my 72, but pulled the dizzy and removed the hood. No pulleys either and it was easy pezzy! __________________ 04 CHEVY LLY LS DURAMAX 4WD. MODS TO FOLLOW, EFI LIVE, BUILT TRANS, LBZ MP, LIFT PUMP *SOLD* 1972 chevy c10

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