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carcrazy

11-28-2025 @ 1:47 PM

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You don't need to remove the front clip!
Make sure you have all of the items previously mentioned separated from the engine before attempting to remove it from the vehicle. Before removing the hood be sure to mark the locations of the hood and the hinges so that the hood can more easily be located in the proper position when remounting it.

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11-28-2025 @ 8:47 AM

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I'm with trjford8 on removal of the front clip. It's really not that hard to do and with a couple of buddy's would probably take a couple of hours. It would give you complete access to everything and prevent leaning over the fenders and possibly scratching them.

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11-28-2025 @ 8:26 AM

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We have done a few of these without taking the transmission out, just be sure to support the front of the trans. Wrapping a chain around the frame and under the transmission will usually hold it in place.
Be sure to disconnect the exhaust pipes. We remove the intake and place a device in the middle which hooks to the bottom of the exhaust cross over passages. This picks the engine up at it's center . I have seen similar devices made that bolt to the intake surface.
I do not trust lifts that hook to the carb flange. Picking up 500 pounds attached to 3 quarter inch bolts give me the chills.

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11-28-2025 @ 8:13 AM

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Actually to make it real easy you should pull the front clip (front fenders etc.). Then you can completely clean up the engine compartment.

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11-28-2025 @ 8:05 AM

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I don't know if you've started or done this yet. I've never did an engine removal on my '47 and maybe all this is obvious but .... aside from carb linkage, gas line, battery cables and exhaust sytem connections, you'll need to pull the engine with the tranny attached. The back of the tranny sits in a saddle-type rubber engine support so I think someone must slightly raise the back of the tranny to allow the whole assembly to move forward for removal. The driveshaft/universal, clutch pedal and shift linkage will need to be disconnected. You'll have to "swing" the engine forward to guide it up and out. For rebuilding you'll be removing the starter, fan and generator anyway so why not do it before pulling the engine. In the rebuild process recommend you check/rebuild the water pumps, replace the three engine support pads and consider if the engine compartment needs cleaning and repainting. Please keep us appraised of your progress.

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SloPokPete

11-13-2025 @ 3:25 PM

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This winter I plan to remove the engine from my 1946 Ford to get it refreshed.
I realize that I need to remove the hood and radiator so my question is what else will I need to remove from the front of the vehicle to accomplish the engine removal?
I'll be using the typical cherry picker type lift.
Also what are the recommended attaching points on the engine for the chains.

Thanks in advance

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