Pulling the engine on a 83 FC

[Mike Hohnstein]

Perhaps my posted response to your issue was missed or I didn't get to the main
question you asked.
I have personally removed and replaced the whole drive train in a 83 FC, I used
a fork lift under the front cross member and truck transmission jack under the
transmission. Pulled the whole package out. I feel it would much more
difficult to deal with the engine transmission separation in chassis. You may
find the fly wheel inner bore, where the torque converter pilots, excessively
worn. Very common problem and the flywheels can be difficult to find. It's
acceptable to bore and resleeve. The converter pilot should be checked for size
and roundness. I had my trans and converter rebuilt (150k miles) many hard
parts needed replacement, consider the wisdom of stretching the service life of
a Allison.
I replaced all the accessories on the engine when it was out and replaced as a
completed module. I did do some trimming on the frame rails for clearance and
replaced the front airbags as they were very accessible with the drive train out
of the way. I fitted the exhaust system with thermal blankets after the engine
was in the hole, it would have been easier to do before installation.
It's a tight fit but it sounds like you have the basic tools needed to do the
job. If you do exchange the engine beware of the crank shaft fly wheel bolt
discrepancy. Most cranks require some bolt holes to be plugged as some fly
wheels don't use all the available holes. Missing that one results in a major
oil leak. I wouldn't do the job with out a Cat engine shop manual #
SEBRO541-03.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: bluebird3208
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Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:33 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Pulling the engine on a 83 FC


I am going to pull the engine on my 83 FC to do the heads. It seams
like this is the easiest way to get to everything, and insure a
quaility job. If anyone has pulled the engine before please outline
the basic steps. Or let me know if I am crazy to pull the engine. I
have a nice flat spot and a forklift.

Jim Hutchings
83 FC
Yorba Linda CA





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