I haven't done any updates recently, but that doesn't mean that i forgot about my Buick :) Winter is gone, time to start working...
I've started from removing rear glass (another stressing situation). I decided that it is good idea to make rear glass template just in case it breaks. It is not easy either, You can see that on one of the pictures :)








Next on the list was long awaited engine removal. Buick moved into the garage.


I've tried to unbolt exhaust pipes, they wouldn't let the engine up enough.




But they wouldn't unbolt. I waved them good bye with my grinder :)






Here You can see gearbox joining with torque tube. What should I unbolt? I really had no idea, so...




... I've unbolted both connections. My mistake, i had a shower of trans fluid.


Removing gear selector mechanism. Later i've learned that i forgot to remove speedo cable.


Put the engine cart under, so the trans won't go too low.


Up, up, and away!




Very old weed or something? :)




I always lift the engine by the seat belts wrapped around exhaust. They are strong and easy to remove. I made educated guess where to put them and bingo - i managed to get engine and trans perfectly level.


So empty here. What surprised me, is that engine and trans are so HEAVY. They weight MUCH. My engine lift had very big trouble lifting that weight. Buick itself is now so light...




Dynaflow. Original...


And out again. I've received a lot of attention :)












On its place again. On the right - Caprice frame.






Temporary secured, till new tent is made.

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