Joined: Jun 20, 2015 Posts: 3 Location: Sandbach United Kingdom
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:01 pm Post subject: MC38 a engine removal
Hi
Looking to remove the Datsun pickup engine in my M38 and fit the 1949 engine I have just bought
Question - how easy is it do do minus starter ?
Is the engine back heavy? Is there a "knack" land rovers are horrible to do
Should I lead it back down? I have no idea what to expect
Bay will be emptied of radiator etc
Should I remove a wing or both?
Thank you in advance
Joined: May 30, 2014 Posts: 3452 Location: Texas Hill Country
Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 6:46 pm Post subject:
Robin,
Experienced motor pullers will chime in I'm sure
but I would start with pulling the grille and both fenders.
Since you are pulling the rad this will make that job easier
as well.
Follow TM 9-8012 in so far as it applies to your Datsun engine. It would help us to better help you if we saw your installation, especially the front mounts and what you have behind the datsun engine for a tranny/transfer.
Yes, both wings should be removed and the large center forward floor panels as well. _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
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