Recent content by Bts68cuda1

trying not to do more than needed but dont want them to start just going every so often. There are a few I cannot get the ones out from under the engine mounts or above the bell housing. If it were only 1 freeze plug and it was accessible then by all means yes but its 4 or 5 of them in the...

trying not to disturb anymore than I have too for now, just trying to replace freeze plugs to try to start motor for now for ease of mobility until full rebuild, the car is away from home and there is time to kill so trying to make run

Great, thanks for taking the time out for all this help. Will be used for sure !!!

Didnt get it yet, but will keep that in mind when looking to buy. My hood just had to be removed due to a bad mounting plate rust so the hood is off already. Thanks for the tip

Will do, thank you!

Got it!, thanks again brother, I cant say enough how much you and everybody on this forum has helped me with the all this info and guidance!

Yes much clearer now, thank you so much for the detailed description. One last question what method do you use to spin the crank to remove 4 bolts because you can only see 1-2 at a time when you remove the inspection shield?

I know this question sounds repetitive but lets say I unbolted everything except the transmission bell housing but I want to only pull the motor. Now I remove the bell housing bolts, is the engine now free to pull out? Does the TC come with the motor or does it stay with the trans? If it stays...

When you say spray paint flexplate ear? I'm not sure how the converter/flexplate attach? Ive only pulled a motor or two but never really installed one, I thought the converter stayed on the trans when the motor was pulled. So It has to be aligned I assume that's what you mean?

Pulling a 318 from a 68 Cuda to replace the freeze plugs with Brass ones. The car has to stay stationary so and I only want to pull the motor one weekend and replace it the following weekend. I am asking for tips or issues to know ahead of time. I've pulled a motor or two about 20+ years ago but...

I got the car set up on jacks and wheels of but not sure what to do with the trans linkage that I will be able to put back correctly, well I should say adjusted right and what is needed to remove. Also It doesn't seem like there is enough room to be able to hit the freeze plug in when the mount...

Did you try the Jack under the oil pan method yet? I have a 68 cuda and the freeze plug rusted behind the passenger engine mount so I about to try exactly what you are talking about. Let Me know the outcome, thanks

So I finally get to work on my 1968 Fastback Barracuda 318 and I was told that one of the freeze plugs in the front of the motor leaked. So I looked visibly and couldn't see any issues so I filled up the radiator and it started pouring out the bottom of the engine. I looked and put my hand down...

Not sure what you cut out? trying to understand what you are describing?