Pulling the engine on a 83 FC

[Jim]

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[mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Hohnstein
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 4:00 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Pulling the engine on a 83 FC



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
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
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


Thanks for the post. I may replace the engine with a rebuild if I do not
find an obvious head gasket leak. Then engine and trans only have 20,000
miles on them since rebuild. The problem was I was not the one who did the
rebuild. The previous owner reused the head bolts, and one of them snapped.
I managed to get the old bolt out in frame and replace it but the damage was
done. Thanks for the tips, I have redone every oil gasket on the engine and
stopped all the leaks but one.. The rear seal area, Ill bet it is the lack
of bolts in the fly wheel.



Jim Hutchings
83 FC
Yorba Linda CA


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