Engine removal

[applecider]

OK today I am starting on my spun crank job is there anything to be careful of or look out for when pulling the engine? Also after I get it out would it be appropriate to spray degreaser on it and hose it off to clean it up? Thanks, I'll be heading out to my unheated garage now.

[luckyone]

shouldn,t you steam clean it before you start to take it out? that way less mess to deal with.just tape over the timing window. thats what i would do

[applecider]

Thanks i got it out today and decided to clean it up with brake fluid and gasoline. I need to find a puller now to get the clutch off.

[luckyone]

GOOD LUCK! TAKE LOTS OF PICTS FOR THE ALBUM

[Ken]

Thanks i got it out today and decided to clean it up with brake fluid and gasoline.

I wouldn't suggest using brake fluid, it's pretty hard on painted surfaces and probably on some plastics too.

[applecider]

I don't know why I said brake fluid what I meant to say was brake cleaner.