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Engine Removal
Here's one for you mechanics and do it yourself guys.
About How many hours should it take an experienced mechanic and a well equipped shop to R&R a small block ford engine in an SPF cobra? The reason I ask is I am going to have to pay a shop to R&R my engine and I have gotten estimates anywhere from 4 to 25 hours. And since I'm paying shop rates, I want to better arm myself before I try to negotiate with them. I figure you guys have pulled more cobra engines than Carroll Shelby ever did. |
It took me about 5 hours to install a fresh FE in my cobra with a bunch of friends. But then I had to spend a few more hours getting the trans and clutch ready to go, priming the oil pump, getting the timing in the right ballpark, adding fluids, etc. So say 8 hours total for a new install, and maybe 5 to remove an installed engine. And I'm no pro.
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Starting with draining the radiator, it takes me about 4 hours to pull the engine and get it on the stand. In my garage, by myself, with a harbor freight crane and mostly hand tools.
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You could probably save them some time by prepping the car a little - removing hood and transmission tunnel before taking it in. With open accessibility they should reasonably have it out in 2 or 3 hours I would think To remove, prep and replace I think 8 hours is not unreasonable - but that might be a little tight for all the final adjustments and getting it up and running and in tune depending on if they run into any problems. I will go with 8 to 10 hours.
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Yes REMOVE the "Bonnet" and insist they use fender covers on both fenders and around the entire engine bay. This is non negotiable!!
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Mine was slow overall but I would guess 3-4hrs installed.
Probably the same on the re-install Wiring is limited Mounts are easy Headers Radiator fuel delivery Bellhousing That's about it...... :rolleyes: |
Thanks, I thought about 8-10 hours from pulling to reinstalling and setting up should be sufficient. Now to head to the shop and negotiate a price.
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