Preparing the 4BT for removal

This week, Lydia and I have been working to prepare the van for engine removal. First we removed the radiator, radiator support, and everything in front of the engine. After some looking and some research, It appears that removing the engine will be much easier through the side door and the access panel under the floor of the van. You can see that the front of the engine is almost even with the windshield...

Next, I removed the acces panel and the floor panel over the transmission. I think I'll be removing the engine and transmission as one unit, and then splitting them. Here's the engine from the top/side

Here's a view of the motor and tranny through the side door. Pulling it out this way should be no sweat.

My Goal is to have the engine pulled, separated from the transmission, and mounted on an engine stand this weekend. I'll clean it up good and replace a few seals before it goes in the Cruiser.

Finally, here's the beautiful engine donor in her final resting place. I hope to have the whole van disassembled and hauled away for scrap before the end of the year because I need the driveway space back....

Also, I am picking up another Tub/Hood/ and windshield frame this weekend. The new tub is in much better shape than the one I have, and also has a good windshield (mine's cracked) and a factory roll bar. This new tub should save me a great deal of work.

That's all for now....