engine removal

[britten44]

I have a mechanic that is going to help me remove the 3208T from my 1988 FC35. It spun a bearing and needs to be rebuilt. Can any provide some step by step instructions or advice? I am assuming that I will drop the engine and trans out the bottom and slide it out the front??

Thanks for any help!

Doug

[Arcticdude]

Doug,

IIRC, you pull the front end (bumper, grill, etc), then either pull the radiator assembly or swing it open (if that Bird has a swing radiator) and then pull the engine straight out the front.

Many folks put in a swing radiator just for better access to the engine front, if yours doesn't have it.