Need help pulling my 273

74DartCustom said
I'm the aformentioned "VW friend".

We had a round with the starter a little bit ago. It won. The top bolt doesn't appear to be readily accessible. The carb linkage and a lot of other stuff was in the way. Perhaps one of you has some tricks to getting it out?

The goal in pulling the engine is to replace the leaking/dilapidated freeze plugs and to replace the starter. We only need to get it out far enough for those tasks. Any input is certainly welcome!

74DC
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My local tranny shop dropped my tranny and replaced rear freeze plugs for around $125.00 on my 64 273. They pulled starter when they dropped the tranny. Any chance going to tranny shop near you and handing them the new starter and freeze plugs and see what thye charge.
Even though Darts are my life, ther are some times when it's easier, cheaper, better for a pro to deal with it, just keep an eye on em though!!
Good Luck!8)