ENGINE removal question on 66 Chrysler 300

[Big_John]

Dam, was hoping removing the engine in the 73' Imperial would be like removing the K-frame in my A body. Yikes. Better get mentally prepared.

The '73 Imperial will be even more involved. More options mean more stuff to unhook, and you also have the rubber mounts to deal with. The frame is longer, so it goes back farther and now you are pulling the front seat to get at the mounting bolts. My back hurts just thinking about having to pull that Imperial bumper!

 

[Big_John]

Hello John,
I got a low budget Engine Stand and Hoist, made in china for incredible low price...
It looks very solid and will make the once in a lifetime job.
I will sell it once the engine and transmission is back in.

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I had one for many years and gave it away when the ram went. After borrowing one a couple times, I broke down and bought one similar to yours.

I use it for more than engines LOL... I had to take an old refrigerator to the dump and was by myself. I tipped the top over and grabbed the bottom with the hoist and lifted it in the truck with no effort. With a couple doctors telling me I can't lift anything heavy and Mrs. Big John enforcing that rule, I use that hoist much more than I ever thought I would.

I notice "engine and transmission". You can pull them at the same time. It's not any harder, especially with that leveler. Just have to back off the adjustment on the torsion bars so you can take the trans mount off.