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Tony Smith
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" Does anybody know the proper
" Does anybody know the proper way to remove the engine from a 22' Shepherd? I have the inline 6 Chrysler Crown with the reverse gear and the V-drive. Last night I was able to remove the engine with the reverse gear and V-drive attached but it was tough. I hooked a chain on the lifting eye and then moved the engine forward until the chain touched the forward edge of the engine hatch and blocked it in place. I disconnected the chain and hooked it back up to the lifting eye, passing the chain forward of the bulkhead between the engine hatch and the back of the rear seats. I cut a 2 x 6 to span the hatch opening and wedged it front to back to prevent damaging the bulkhead and I placed a lifejacket between the bulkhead and the chain. I then gently raised the engine so it slid forward on the stringers. Once the engine was clear of the bulkhead I was home free. Whew!
I do have the engine manual but it doesn't show my exact configuration of engine, reverse gear, and V-drive. With the reverse gear and V-drive removed the engine will fit through the hatch laterally, so I suspect that's the right way to do it, but I didn't want to get over my head by removing the reverse gear and V-drive, because I was concerned about meshing gears properly, etc.
Any suggestions about a better way to put the engine back in?? "
" Does anybody know the proper way to remove the engine from a 22' Shepherd? I have the inline 6 Chrysler Crown with the reverse gear and the V-drive. Last night I was able to remove the engine with the reverse gear and V-drive attached but it was tough. I hooked a chain on the lifting eye and then moved the engine forward until the chain touched the forward edge of the engine hatch and blocked it in place. I disconnected the chain and hooked it back up to the lifting eye, passing the chain forward of the bulkhead between the engine hatch and the back of the rear seats. I cut a 2 x 6 to span the hatch opening and wedged it front to back to prevent damaging the bulkhead and I placed a lifejacket between the bulkhead and the chain. I then gently raised the engine so it slid forward on the stringers. Once the engine was clear of the bulkhead I was home free. Whew!
I do have the engine manual but it doesn't show my exact configuration of engine, reverse gear, and V-drive. With the reverse gear and V-drive removed the engine will fit through the hatch laterally, so I suspect that's the right way to do it, but I didn't want to get over my head by removing the reverse gear and V-drive, because I was concerned about meshing gears properly, etc.
Any suggestions about a better way to put the engine back in?? "