GTX Engine Removal

[pwgsx]

I recently acquired a motorized winch and was wondering if I can lift a complete engine out of a 1996 GTX without removing the pipe and carbs? Is it possible?

 

[mikidymac]

You can't with the pipe on. Some hulls you might be able to leave the carbs on like the 97+ XP but I pretty sure it won't work on the GTX. Honestly it's 4 bolts to get the cabs off so why risk the trouble?

 

[pwgsx]

Ive done it many times, just thought it would save some time and its easier on the bench.

 

[Paul Bretz]

Ive dont it before too, but first step in engine removal was using sawzall to the hull

 

[soccerdad]

I have done it with the carbs on a 96 GTX, BUT be careful! The motor swung over a little and bent the choke plate on one of the carbs. They are the farthest thing that sticks out. Glad I had a second set.

 

[etemplet]

I will be pulling the engine in the 97GTX but I already removed the carbs, exhaust and cylinders.

 

[jjsinaz]

With all of that removed already, you should be able to just reach in there and lift it out yourself. That;s how I got mine out. Going back in though, I will probably heed a lift, since it will have the cylinders and manifold back on it

 

[justinsrad98]

Tight fit but it’s possible!

 

[etemplet]

With all of that removed already, you should be able to just reach in there and lift it out yourself. That;s how I got mine out. Going back in though, I will probably heed a lift, since it will have the cylinders and manifold back on it

Yup.... I just lifted it out by hand. LOL after I disconnected the starter and ground wire.

 

[mikidymac]

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Tight fit but it’s possible!

You do realize there is a cast in lifting eye on the exhaust manifold?

 

[mikidymac]

Yup.... I just lifted it out by hand. LOL after I disconnected the starter and ground wire.

After 25 years of lifting these things out by hand my back tells me every day that I should have been using a hoist.

 

[jjsinaz]

Yeah, I would have definitely used a hoist if I had one. I am probably going to buy one for the install.

 

[etemplet]

After 25 years of lifting these things out by hand my back tells me every day that I should have been using a hoist.

Sorry, I didn't mention that the cylinders, pipe, carbs and all that stuff was removed. My jest was that when I lifted the engine to remove it, the starter was still connected. I have a hoist and will reinstall using it for sure. Wasn't much too the engine with all the stuff removed but still easy to injure one's self. Hoist is better for sure.

 

[justinsrad98]

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Tight fit but it’s possible!

You do realize there is a cast in lifting eye on the exhaust manifold?

I did what the manual say to do.