Hi,My engine has twin Delorto carbs. Do I need to remove one to drop the engine? Thanks
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Hi,My engine has twin Delorto carbs. Do I need to remove one to drop the engine? Thanks
Mine when back in with the fuel lines removed - was very, very tight
so with lines removed, you didn't damage the carbs?
anyone else have any info?
I pulled both my carbs(Dell's) but left the manifolds on. I had to tilt the engine to clear one side past the side tin on the way down. Once it was past the tin the other side went by easily as I slid the engine to the side a bit for it to clear. I don't think I could have tilted the engine far enough with the carbs on to get it out.
Oh yeah, as you can see, I use one of those motorcycle jacks to do the job. Works very nicely!
~WB
Oh yeah, as you can see, I use one of those motorcycle jacks to do the job. Works very nicely!
~WB
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To be on the safe side of possibly damaging the carbs I remove them.
Bill's motorcycle jack is a plus, I just have a scissor lift and floor jacks. ~Alan
Bill's motorcycle jack is a plus, I just have a scissor lift and floor jacks. ~Alan
My neighbor lent me one of those jacks, looks like it will work fine. I removed all the tinwork and it looks like if I remove 1 carb I might clear it out
i can pull / install a fully dressed type 4 with dual IDF's easily
the T4 is physically several inches larger - check out where the carbs sit in mine as well the alternator. i had to notch the body slightly as well as the rear hood.
http://picasaweb.google.com/113141911318945529670/Month25?authkey=Gv1sRgCLTbjKmJs8jQzgE#5465591272013884530
the T4 is physically several inches larger - check out where the carbs sit in mine as well the alternator. i had to notch the body slightly as well as the rear hood.
http://picasaweb.google.com/113141911318945529670/Month25?authkey=Gv1sRgCLTbjKmJs8jQzgE#5465591272013884530
Do you really want to pull an engine with the carbs still full of fuel?
Today I installed a complete motor with dual Solex carbs ( removed the air filter assemblies) and had 1" clearance on both sides. ~Alan
The engine is out sitting on that bike jack, came out with top plates off the Dells.. Thanks for all the info guys..I'm in Maine by the way...Any other northerners out there..give me a shout...
David - it doesn't matter.
I've done it dozen and dozens of times that way - never a problem
I've done it dozen and dozens of times that way - never a problem
Yeah, me too. Even with center mounted stock carbs or side mounted versions.
I usually just pull everything - manifolds and all and leave the carbs mounted to the manifolds. With a CMC and the small space between the rear frame members, it's just easier to maneuver everything around and flop the manifolds on later.
gn
I usually just pull everything - manifolds and all and leave the carbs mounted to the manifolds. With a CMC and the small space between the rear frame members, it's just easier to maneuver everything around and flop the manifolds on later.
gn
I just put my engine in (CMC) fully dressed and found that I needed to pull one carb (dual 44 webers). Additionaly, I had to jack the front down and back way up as the engine itself was 27 inches tall with the jack underneath.
In hindsight, I should have pulled both carbs off.
I might have pictures somewhere.
In hindsight, I should have pulled both carbs off.
I might have pictures somewhere.
If you've got D-ported heads and you remove the manifolds, the gasket will tear- almost guaranteed. If the surround tins are out, just spin the engine a little on the jack- everything clears better on an angle. Once the carbs are clear of the frame rails, you can spin it back straight.
As far as jacking it up- I got a really cheesy high lift floor jack and some 12 ton "tall-boy" jack-stands from harbor freight. I jack that dude up to the point that the front bumper is just about touching, then lower the back end, and raise the front once I'm clear.
As far as jacking it up- I got a really cheesy high lift floor jack and some 12 ton "tall-boy" jack-stands from harbor freight. I jack that dude up to the point that the front bumper is just about touching, then lower the back end, and raise the front once I'm clear.
I pulled my filters (44s) Dropped, turned it diaganal and tilt it on it's back with wood blocks, then slid it out.
Old school method
Remove the left rear wheel, after pulling the motor back away from the trans and lowering the motor, tilt it forward and off the jack onto a sturdy piece of cardboard, pull - slide it sideways and out the wheel well opening...done. I did this as a kid, on the shoulder of Rt. 3 East in Clifton, NJ changing out a clutch as traffic whizzed by.
Remove the left rear wheel, after pulling the motor back away from the trans and lowering the motor, tilt it forward and off the jack onto a sturdy piece of cardboard, pull - slide it sideways and out the wheel well opening...done. I did this as a kid, on the shoulder of Rt. 3 East in Clifton, NJ changing out a clutch as traffic whizzed by.
You know, with a recip saw and a little time ... why, you'd never have to take the engine out for anything short of a clutch job!
Okay, seriously ... The little things to consider when you're dropping the engine include removing the tins and disconnecting the wires and lines. The big things, like whether to remove one carb or both, may depend largely on where the hard lines enter the carb bodies.
Back when I had a 1641 and dual Webbers, there was no problem finessing the engine out of the bottom of the car with the carbs on. With the Dell'Ortos, disconnecting the fuel lines at the banjo nut looks like it would give you enough clearance, but you may run the risk of bumping the adjustable parts on the engine compartment frame when you slide the engine off of the splined shaft of the gearbox.
Take it slow and easy, especially if you're leaving the carbs on.
Okay, seriously ... The little things to consider when you're dropping the engine include removing the tins and disconnecting the wires and lines. The big things, like whether to remove one carb or both, may depend largely on where the hard lines enter the carb bodies.
Back when I had a 1641 and dual Webbers, there was no problem finessing the engine out of the bottom of the car with the carbs on. With the Dell'Ortos, disconnecting the fuel lines at the banjo nut looks like it would give you enough clearance, but you may run the risk of bumping the adjustable parts on the engine compartment frame when you slide the engine off of the splined shaft of the gearbox.
Take it slow and easy, especially if you're leaving the carbs on.
I've been doing it wrong. I've been taking it out the right wheel well.
I was very impressed by doing a clutch job on the side of the road.
I was very impressed by doing a clutch job on the side of the road.
"I've been doing it wrong. I've been taking it out the right wheel well."
.....Mike did you turn your head and ....cough ?
.....Mike did you turn your head and ....cough ?