Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 344 Location: Wichita, KS
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:37 pm Post subject: Need help w/ M38A1 engine removal
I am in the middle of trying to remove the engine from my M38A1. I know the manual describes powerplant removal, but I would like to remove just the engine.
I have removed the starter and the bolts between the engine and the bell housing. I have also removed the radiator and has removed the nuts from the engine mounts.
With an engine hoist supporting the engine I can get about 1/2-3/4 inch gap between the engine and bell housing. Should I be able to separate the engine from the transmission continuing what I am doing, or am I missing something? I have not completely removed the two dowel bolts (they have been driven about 1 inch forward). They seem to be tight in the engine flanges, because the threaded portions have been moving through the bell housing.
Thanks for your help,
Kendall _________________ 1951 M38
1952 M38
1952 M38A1
1942 Dodge WC-55
1951 M100 trailer
1942 Ben Hur trailer
Have you jacked the tranny a bit to keep the centerline from fan to transfer straight as you pry the engine forward? _________________ Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 344 Location: Wichita, KS
Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 8:01 am Post subject:
No I have not. Will give that a try.
Thanks,
Kendall _________________ 1951 M38
1952 M38
1952 M38A1
1942 Dodge WC-55
1951 M100 trailer
1942 Ben Hur trailer
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