Packard Engine Removal - 1951-1954 Straight Eight

[@28704joe]

Nice job. Take the front chrome off before you slide it all back in , less stress on lift and you.

[@PackardProjects]

When I put it back in I will be using the 2 post vehicle lift to put it back. It should make it much easier. The reason I didn't take off the grille was to test how hard it would be to remove the engine/trans with everything attached. I have another car ('54 Panama) that I will remove the engine and trans on, and I'd prefer not to remove everything on the front end to get the engine out. If I fabricate up a bar to fit on the 2-post lift, I should be able to pull an engine/trans up and out of the car in a matter of minutes. Just need to remove the hood and cut the radiator cross bar. I'll weld it back up when I reinstall the engine.

[@28704joe]

@@PackardProjects That whole assembly is scarry heavy ! I pulled a 52' Buick straight 8 with Dynaflow and the hoist was highly stressed , you got a good handle on it.

[@PackardProjects]

@@28704joe Agreed, the entire assembly is very heavy and awkward. With the trans attached and the all the engine accessories the whole thing is just shy of 1000 lbs. Right at the limit of what I had the hoist set to. It will be much easier and safer to use the 2 post lift next time.