Engine Removal
If you want to pull the engine with transmission together out the top you need an engine leveler. I tried with a carb plate years ago but I could not get it out. I did pull the engine out by it's self (no trans) with the carb plate and didn't have to remove the hood, although a tight fit. When I put it back with the trans attached to the engine the transmission is quit heavy and it will lift awkwardly and it's very hard to get it to lift off the ground even with 2 guys helping with the extra weight on the back of the engine. The engine leveler will get the engine and trans fairly level but the extra height of the leveler being attached to the motor will not come out with the hood on.
If you want to pull the engine with transmission together out the top you need an engine leveler. I tried with a carb plate years ago but I could not get it out. I did pull the engine out by it's self (no trans) with the carb plate and didn't have to remove the hood, although a tight fit. When I put it back with the trans attached to the engine the transmission is quit heavy and it will lift awkwardly and it's very hard to get it to lift off the ground even with 2 guys helping with the extra weight on the back of the engine. The engine leveler will get the engine and trans fairly level but the extra height of the leveler being attached to the motor will not come out with the hood on.
