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    Offline miketyler

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    engine is in baby!
    « on: September 28, 2005 - 12:54:21 PM »
    And I have got to figure out a way to motorize or ratchetize my engine leveller. I bought one of those cheapie Harbor Freight models and it worked well when pulling the engine out but was a mortal PAIN trying to get the engine back to proper horiz position once it was started back in. Was too stiff trying to bring the transmission end back up. (and dont think I didnt grease the shaft!)  Maybe I could take that crappy handle off and weld the head of a bolt on or something?  Anybody modded theirs?

    I am going for a grape flavored version of Redline and Rev's Challenger. I put a few scratches on my freshly painted firewall in the process but I think she'll be alright.   
    « Last Edit: June 17, 2006 - 09:18:02 PM by Rev-It-Up »
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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #1 on: September 28, 2005 - 01:12:32 PM »
    Mike that looks awesome!  I think we got our leveler from Northern a couple of years ago and it's worked great with three different engine pulls so far.  There have been a couple of things we've bought from Harbor Frieght that hasn't been up to snuff...but I still love going there!
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    Offline xblade

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #2 on: September 28, 2005 - 01:28:18 PM »
    like the purple motor. I did that to the last  challenger I had, red car/motor.
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    Offline RUSTY Cuda

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #3 on: September 28, 2005 - 01:28:39 PM »
    Lookin Good! all these engines going back in, I gotta move my butt!  LOl. Rich.
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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #4 on: September 28, 2005 - 02:39:43 PM »
    Congrats, Mike!!!  That looks very nice in there!!!!! 8) 8)
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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #5 on: September 28, 2005 - 03:02:24 PM »
    Way to go Mike!!!   :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

      Mike
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    Offline dwbiggs

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #6 on: September 28, 2005 - 03:06:29 PM »
    Mike,

    Looks great!  Love that purple.  Got a question if you don't mind.  Where did you get the PS pressure hose?  I am having problems finding the right one for my car with Saginaw pump.  Advance Auto gave me one for I believe a federal pump.  What kind of ends does yours have?

    Thanks,
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    Offline gomangoRT/SE

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #7 on: September 28, 2005 - 05:03:49 PM »
    Wonderful looking color combo you have.     As i noted in another post of engine bays......i just love a detailed engine compartment.
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    Offline 72sunroof

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #8 on: September 28, 2005 - 06:43:42 PM »
    Dang, another engine at rest in its home, I need to hurry up on mine, looooks fantastic, after all that hard work it does pay off great job
    72SR
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    Offline Mopar73340

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #9 on: September 28, 2005 - 07:02:17 PM »
    Looks great. Keep up the good work!!!!
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    Offline Mr. 6pak2go

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #10 on: September 28, 2005 - 07:07:00 PM »
    wow that looks great!! i cant wait till you get them fenders on there!!
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    Offline Blue 'n Chrome

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #11 on: September 28, 2005 - 11:08:59 PM »
    Schweet!! Looks great Mike!
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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #12 on: September 29, 2005 - 01:13:10 AM »
    Congrats Mike.Looks really great.
    Keep up the good work
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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #13 on: September 29, 2005 - 07:01:18 AM »
    wow! that looks awesome,great job.nice detail too.keep up the good work and keep us posted.
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    Offline EVIL72

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    Re: engine is in baby!
    « Reply #14 on: September 29, 2005 - 07:06:41 AM »
     Wow great job,that motor is spotless!!! I can't wait to see the car when it's all done!
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