Tipster69
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 07:10 AM |
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Pinto Engine Removal - Bit of advice sought
Hi,
OK, Noobie question.
I may get chance to take the Pinto engine out of my MK Indy this week.
I have block and tackle from years ago, or I can borrow a crane from a mate.
In the Haynes manual it mentions "Engine Removal Brackets", but I can't find them (perhaps someone removed them,  ).
Where would you recommend I connect the chains (or straps if I can source some)?
Thanks in advance.
[Edited on 18/5/10 by Tipster69]
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 07:15 AM |
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They are removable but some people leave them on. If you look in my archive
here there are some piccies.
But be advised the pictures are quite large.
HTH
JB
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Tipster69
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 07:33 AM |
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Hi,
Many thanks for the links to the piccies. They have deffo been removed.
Cheers.
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55ant
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 09:11 AM |
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you can borrow my ones if you want? im not takin my engine out till next month so im happy to post them to you,
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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Tipster69
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 10:50 AM |
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Hi,
That's a very kind offer of you, I will see how I get on. Think i'll use HT bolts into the head somewhere.
Thanks anyway.
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rallyingden
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 11:12 AM |
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I just use a rope around the engine mounts, gives just the right centre of gravity to get the right angle as the box comes out of the tunnel.
RD 
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Tipster69
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 11:40 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rallyingden
I just use a rope around the engine mounts, gives just the right centre of gravity to get the right angle as the box comes out of the tunnel.
RD
Thanks very much for that info. It IS very much appreciated.
CHEERS
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55ant
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 12:49 PM |
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cool no worries, just u2u if ou want to borrow. you can usualy pick them up for a couple of quid on ebay
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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jase380
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 01:17 PM |
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same here, i used a rope around the engine, un bolted the bell housing and then me and 2 mates lifted it out between us.
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Tipster69
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 02:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jase380
same here, i used a rope around the engine, un bolted the bell housing and then me and 2 mates lifted it out between us.
Not with my back - I nearly put it out just reading your post
CHEERS
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