Engine Crane

The engine crane has been a asembled and is all ready to go. So the next step will be to disconnect all the connections to the engine and attach the engine crane and undo the engine mounts. I'm not sure when I will do this. That will depend on discussions I have with the engine re-builder and to a lesser extent finances. I still haven't figured out how much maneuvering will be required once the engine is freed and lifted out but I imagine I'll be able to swing it around and load it straight onto the back of the ute. I was thinking of perhaps creating a wooden crate for the engine to make it easier to transport. I first need to establish whether I need to remove all the bits and pieces from the engine, for example the exhaust, the water pump, the clutch and get box starter motor generator and other peripherals. I am guessing I will need to strip it right back.

Yesterday i managed to disconnect some of the brake line which i will bring to Rotorua and polish and paint and then bring back and reconnect. I will then disconnect a little more of the brake linings once the engine has been removed and it is easier to get it.

You can see where i have started cleaning the running gear a little. This is just after a few minutes of work so given few days most of the front part of the running gear should be able to be cleaned up and made ready for painting.