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Super73 · 02-22-2014, 02:39 AM

I am sure there are a lot of us that can add to this. I will start.

You know your motor is apart too often when:

It takes you 1 hour and 30 minutes to get it out by yourself
You can collect the mix of tools you needs before you even start. (In my case both metric and standard)
It takes you less than 1 hour to assemble from Shortblock to complete turn key ready minus dropping it in and wiring it. But that's only another hour.

BigDan3131 · 02-22-2014, 04:06 AM

You can pull the tranny from the truck laying on your back in less than 30 mins and then pull the motor with your eyes closed...almost.

Marv D · 02-22-2014, 09:58 AM

When you have to replace the bearings in the wheels of the engine hoist!!!

cableguy0 · 02-22-2014, 01:03 PM

You know exactly what does and doesn't have to come off in order to get the engine on the stand the fastest. You just remove the components to the get the belts off instead of bothering with the belt adjustments.

With air tools I got to the point I could yank the engine in 35 minutes from my 84. Everything was about as simple as it could get for hookup. One -8 fuel line. Pull the carb and attach the lift plate. Then drop the alternator and ps pump. Headers were the biggest pain. Never did find a quick way to get them out especially the bolts that had to be wrenched out.

softballnrd27 · 02-22-2014, 11:52 PM

When you have more pics of it out of the truck than in it!!

KQQL IT · 02-23-2014, 12:01 AM

When you beat the firewall back to remove the bell housing bolts easier.

TheBlueBomber · 07-14-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

When you beat the firewall back to remove the bell housing bolts easier.

Hahaha that made me laugh

moggey01 · 08-16-2014, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT

When you beat the firewall back to remove the bell housing bolts easier.

ummmm , using a hole saw and cutting holes so they can be removed with an impact from inside the car

Blue Rat · 04-18-2014, 05:27 PM

When its a weekend thing.

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 04-21-2014, 11:14 AM

When you have to ask this question..

Wasted Income · 04-21-2014, 02:40 PM

You put quick disconnects on your tranny cooler lines

68Gold/white · 05-31-2014, 05:12 PM

your wife isn't getting mad at you over how long this particular job is taking....

slowtruck · 05-31-2014, 09:17 PM

When you put all your bolts in the same bucket because you know where they go!

RocketChevy56 · 06-05-2014, 08:30 AM

When you make brackets with D-rings on them, and bolt them to your heads so you don't have to pull your intake or carb and can just hook a chain to them!

**PGSigns** · 06-05-2014, 12:54 PM

When you have to heliciol all the holes due to wear.
Jimmy

Marv D · 06-05-2014, 10:29 PM

when you say TO HELL WITH IT,, I'm done!

The truck is going back to just a street truck,, and getting the Nova all re-certed. At least that POS stays together a bit longer.

Blue Rat · 06-06-2014, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Marv D

when you say TO HELL WITH IT,, I'm done!

The truck is going back to just a street truck,, and getting the Nova all re-certed. At least that POS stays together a bit longer.

Everything ok Marv?

Marv D · 06-06-2014, 09:38 AM

Yeah,, thanks for the concern guys . I'm just tired.

Haven't touched the truck since it broke the pushrod in March. I'm sure it's got a hurt lifter. Has to come apart to find out.

Think I've just kinda lost interest in even fixing it. "EVENTUALLY" Going to put the heads on a nice little pump gas 383 I built for it originally, with a hydraulic roller, and headache free single carb,,,, and see what happens. I'm thinking its apt to find a new home.

BR3W CITY · 06-06-2014, 12:31 PM

You know your motor is apart too often when you look at a Fiat and think..."man, it would be nice to own a reliable car..."

Super73 · 06-06-2014, 09:42 PM

When it is still apart... Yes, mine is still apart..

dwcsr · 06-07-2014, 12:32 AM

When you try to think of a way to put zippers and snap buttons on everything

69chevytrucker · 08-17-2014, 12:44 AM

i have been pulling old chevy engines for over 20 yrs that even if the engine is supposed to come out the bottom i still pull it out the top and can do it twice as fast as most people

02-22-2014, 02:39 AM	#1
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	You know your motor is apart too often when... I am sure there are a lot of us that can add to this. I will start. You know your motor is apart too often when: It takes you 1 hour and 30 minutes to get it out by yourself You can collect the mix of tools you needs before you even start. (In my case both metric and standard) It takes you less than 1 hour to assemble from Shortblock to complete turn key ready minus dropping it in and wiring it. But that's only another hour. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

02-22-2014, 04:06 AM	#2
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... You can pull the tranny from the truck laying on your back in less than 30 mins and then pull the motor with your eyes closed...almost. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

02-22-2014, 09:58 AM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... When you have to replace the bearings in the wheels of the engine hoist!!! __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

02-22-2014, 01:03 PM	#4
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... You know exactly what does and doesn't have to come off in order to get the engine on the stand the fastest. You just remove the components to the get the belts off instead of bothering with the belt adjustments. With air tools I got to the point I could yank the engine in 35 minutes from my 84. Everything was about as simple as it could get for hookup. One -8 fuel line. Pull the carb and attach the lift plate. Then drop the alternator and ps pump. Headers were the biggest pain. Never did find a quick way to get them out especially the bolts that had to be wrenched out. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-22-2014, 11:52 PM	#5
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02-23-2014, 12:01 AM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,256	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... When you beat the firewall back to remove the bell housing bolts easier. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-18-2014, 05:27 PM	#9
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04-21-2014, 02:40 PM	#11
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05-31-2014, 05:12 PM	#12
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... your wife isn't getting mad at you over how long this particular job is taking....

05-31-2014, 09:17 PM	#13
slowtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cabot AR. Posts: 126	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... When you put all your bolts in the same bucket because you know where they go!

06-05-2014, 08:30 AM	#14
RocketChevy56 Certified BFH Operator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 154	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... When you make brackets with D-rings on them, and bolt them to your heads so you don't have to pull your intake or carb and can just hook a chain to them! __________________ - 1969 swb C/10 fleetside -LSx swap and Resto in progress LQ4/TH400/Ed Curtis cam/Pro Flo intake/Brian Tooley Goodies ..... a couple snails may be trying to crawl into my engine bay... -1997 Z/28 - LT1/T-56 - Bolt ons, 9 inch, built trans/clutch and on the bottle

06-05-2014, 12:54 PM	#15
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... When you have to heliciol all the holes due to wear. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

06-05-2014, 10:29 PM	#16
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... when you say TO HELL WITH IT,, I'm done! The truck is going back to just a street truck,, and getting the Nova all re-certed. At least that POS stays together a bit longer. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

06-06-2014, 09:38 AM	#18
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... Yeah,, thanks for the concern guys . I'm just tired. Haven't touched the truck since it broke the pushrod in March. I'm sure it's got a hurt lifter. Has to come apart to find out. Think I've just kinda lost interest in even fixing it. "EVENTUALLY" Going to put the heads on a nice little pump gas 383 I built for it originally, with a hydraulic roller, and headache free single carb,,,, and see what happens. I'm thinking its apt to find a new home. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.



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Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: You know your motor is apart too often when... When it is still apart... Yes, mine is still apart.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

06-07-2014, 12:32 AM	#21
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08-17-2014, 12:44 AM	#22
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