1962 Alpine - Pulling Drive Train

[gearheadgirl]

Plan to pull the drive train out this summer.
Here is my really dumb question....
Are my standard tools qualified for the job?
Meaning the tools I use on all my other old American vehicles?
Thanks

 

[beamdream]

Yep any thing from 3/8" to 5/8" ring, socket, open enders required plus a variety of extensions.

 

[Chazbeam]

4 hour engine pull with standard tools

I can pull my engine in 4 hours with just the tools i carry in my trunk in a small bag, pretty much standard tools is all you need..That's the beauty of a classic like these....

As beamdream says...socket set and extensions and a full set of wrenches and you can do anything on the car. barring a few gear pulling tools etc...

Chaz

 

[phyrman]

And an engine hoist!!!!

 

[Chazbeam]

And an engine hoist!!!!

NO i just gnash it out with my teeth....LOL

Yeah an engine hoist! i was not bragging i have gotten it down to that long from repetition...

Chaz

 

[gearheadgirl]

Thanks for the info on the tools! Hope to yank it as soon as possible and get it going again soon! Then on to rebuilding those old shocks.

 

[Ken Ellis]

If you're removing the engine and trans as a unit, it's good to have one of those 'load balancers' that allows you to adjust approach angle with a crank. And a skateboard. You may already have both.

My uncle used to do Travalalls back in the 70s. Always dark green, 4WD. Always got him back from where he went.

 

[DanR]

While stationed in Alaska June '72 - July '77 I had two International 1200 4wd, a '64 and a '68 with Ramsey winches and three fuel tanks. Made some extreme use bumpers out of railroad iron. Most folk got outa-the-way of those ugly things.

I went about anywhere I wanted and always got out without calling a wrecker or needing other help.

My main hunting and fishing buddy was Bill Dickerson, an old Air Force Aircraft Sheet Metal Guy....taught me how to utilize the winch with a block and tackle....''Loved them rugged vehicles".

DanR