engine removal

hoggyrubber
hoggyrubber Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
just a quick question. can the engine be removed from a 52 stepdown with the rad, grille and front sheet metal removed but the fenders left on? if i go right thru the rad brackets is there room or will the manifolds cause probs? should i pull the engine and trans as one? thank you.

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  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    hoggyrubber wrote:
    just a quick question. can the engine be removed from a 52 stepdown with the rad, grille and front sheet metal removed but the fenders left on? if i go right thru the rad brackets is there room or will the manifolds cause probs? should i pull the engine and trans as one? thank you.



    Yes you can pull the entire assembly with the fenders and inner panels in place.:D
  • oldhudsons
    oldhudsons Senior Contributor
    Yes, as Super Dave said; easiest if use a "cherry picker" with adjustable leveling device to change the angle as you pull it out as well as when putting it back in.

    And especially if you've got a Hydro., be sure you've got a sufficiently heavy duty lifting device as you're dealing with a VERY heavy assembly!
  • hoggyrubber
    hoggyrubber Expert Adviser
    thank you both. i have a cherry picker and a leveler. i have pulled and installed quit a few chevy inlines, this will be my first hudson.
  • hoggyrubber
    hoggyrubber Expert Adviser
    forgot to mention, it the manual 3 speed so it shouldn't be as heavy.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    hoggyrubber wrote:
    just a quick question. can the engine be removed from a 52 stepdown with the rad, grille and front sheet metal removed but the fenders left on? if i go right thru the rad brackets is there room or will the manifolds cause probs? should i pull the engine and trans as one? thank you.



    Yup, pulled one out of a '52 parts car that way about a month ago. I left the trans in the car, but it'll probably come out attached to the engine without too much fuss.
  • hoggyrubber
    hoggyrubber Expert Adviser
    it came out today as slick as could be. now i need to check this puppy out see if it will run, it's been about 15 years according to previous owner.
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