I need to Pull the engine out. I got driver seat out and the Bulkhead off. Starter is off. Headers are off. Intake a Carb is off too. Does Bellhousing come off with engine? How do you move engine Forqard Enough to Pull?
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Most people (if not all) pull the transaxle at the same time.
You need pull the transaxle and motor as a unit. You can't maneuver the motor forward enough to disengage the pilot shaft of the trans, let alone attempting to put it back in.
If your a/c system is charged, don't forget to unbolt the compressor and set it aside.
Remember to disconnect the speedo cable at the trans also or it will make itself visibly obvious if you forget.
It is easier to remove the engine and trans as one unit. You can remove the trans first but you have to jack up the motor under the oil pan enough so the trans clears the rear mounts. Use blocks to protect the oil pan or you will dent it enough that the windage tray will catch one of the bottom bolts on the rod (don't ask me how I know). Unbolt the a/c condenser assembly and move it aside so you have enough clearance to pull back to clear the pilot. The procedure for removing the trans is described in the Pantera Service Manual.
Don't be a hermit, have fun and make it an engine pulling party. You can't see everything that's moving when you are pulling the motor by yourself unless you do it really really slow. Plus, you will need some muscle to clear the rear of the car.
BTW, make sure you put a block or something to protect the rear of the car in case the cherry picker tries to butt up against the rear of the body.
Remember to disconnect the speedo cable at the trans also or it will make itself visibly obvious if you forget.
It is easier to remove the engine and trans as one unit. You can remove the trans first but you have to jack up the motor under the oil pan enough so the trans clears the rear mounts. Use blocks to protect the oil pan or you will dent it enough that the windage tray will catch one of the bottom bolts on the rod (don't ask me how I know). Unbolt the a/c condenser assembly and move it aside so you have enough clearance to pull back to clear the pilot. The procedure for removing the trans is described in the Pantera Service Manual.
Don't be a hermit, have fun and make it an engine pulling party. You can't see everything that's moving when you are pulling the motor by yourself unless you do it really really slow. Plus, you will need some muscle to clear the rear of the car.
BTW, make sure you put a block or something to protect the rear of the car in case the cherry picker tries to butt up against the rear of the body.
And put a 4"x½" board on your rear window to protect it from scratches or even cracking.
I have pulled probably 20+ engines out of Panteras. I have done it both ways. I find it much easier and faster (especially when I'm by myself) to pull them seperately. I set up one of the adjustable "engine tilters" with brackets that attach to the ZF and use the cherry picker to lift the trans. If you remove the rear trans mounts the trans comes out VERY easily. The engine is MUCH easier to remove without the trans attached.
Another thing not to forget is the bracket on the bottom of the ZF that holds up the parking brake cables.
Ron
Another thing not to forget is the bracket on the bottom of the ZF that holds up the parking brake cables.
Ron
By adding a $10 boat trailer crank pulley to my cherry picker, it made pulling/installing the whole engine/trans assembly a one-man operation. But, like I said, don't be a Hermit and invite your friends to take joy in your pain 
Picture of the first time I took my motor out.
And back in.
Picture of the first time I took my motor out.
And back in.
Remenber Friends will help you move an engine..
Good friends will help you move a body..
Pulled my engine trans all at one time.
3 guys, about 5 hours, 2 pizza's,1 case soda, 2 cases beer (afterwards)
BTW after the engine is out it might be a good time to check the fuel tank for inside rust and pin holes. In Florida a few years ago, it was about $185 to boil out the tank, fix some pin holes, and cream it, at the radiator shop.
Rust in the tank is was why my engine came out.
Good friends will help you move a body..
Pulled my engine trans all at one time.
3 guys, about 5 hours, 2 pizza's,1 case soda, 2 cases beer (afterwards)
BTW after the engine is out it might be a good time to check the fuel tank for inside rust and pin holes. In Florida a few years ago, it was about $185 to boil out the tank, fix some pin holes, and cream it, at the radiator shop.
Rust in the tank is was why my engine came out.
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