I've personally pulled two engines from motorhomes. One was supposed to be a big block chevy. I spent a few hours stripping the hydraulic coolers, radiators, A/C condensers, front end, exhaust, etc off only to pay attention and realize it was a 460 ford... Ended up pulling it for FREE and swapping it for a 454 th400 that I needed. Then bought a running motor home for $100. 440 727 this time. Used a tractor and a Sawzall to peel it open. Pulled the whole drivetrain straight up through the floor. Worked pretty well. Friend of a friend scraps stuff as a hobby and wanted the remains of both. The th400 had a bolt in yoke and required a slip driveshaft. The 727 has a huge park brake mounted on the tailshaft and is sitting in storage still.
There is no way I would pay $500 and have to pull it out and haul it off. Not sure I would do it again at all... it's a ton of work.
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