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400D Guy

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I'm thinking of getting my 400D engine rebuilt by a shop. What is the best/safest way to pull the engine? I currently have the complete front end off. Side rails are still on. Head is off. Should I reinstall the front, split it, remove the flywheel, then the engine? Looking for suggestions. I was thinking of doing the rebuild myself, but it is probably too much for me.

I have a very stout engine hoist, splitting stand, bunch of jacks and safety stands. I also have all the needed parts for a rebuild.
 
(quoted from post at 12:33:09 12/27/11) I'm thinking of getting my 400D engine rebuilt by a shop. What is the best/safest way to pull the engine? I currently have the complete front end off. Side rails are still on. Head is off. Should I reinstall the front, split it, remove the flywheel, then the engine? Looking for suggestions. I was thinking of doing the rebuild myself, but it is probably too much for me.

I have a very stout engine hoist, splitting stand, bunch of jacks and safety stands. I also have all the needed parts for a rebuild.
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You're half way there already. Fasten a couple of chains to the engine block using the holes where the head studs were, hook the chains to your hoist, tighten the chains, then remove the frame rails, and then remove the engine.
 
Sounds like all you need to do is chain up the engine to your hoist and pull it off.

but I would give some consideration to your next move.

Eventually, you're going to have to put the engine down somewhere.

Unless you've got an engine stand - I'd pull the oil pan and oil pump before removing the engine. That'll keep them from getting crushed later.

The pans are pretty heavy duty, but to me it's not worth risking should the hoist drop the engine a little while moving/lowering.
 
(quoted from post at 14:27:17 12/27/11)
Sounds like all you need to do is chain up the engine to your hoist and pull it off.

but I would give some consideration to your next move.

Eventually, you're going to have to put the engine down somewhere.

Unless you've got an engine stand - I'd pull the oil pan and oil pump before removing the engine. That'll keep them from getting crushed later.
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In a pinch, a couple of used car tires stacked one on top of the other will give you a place to set that engine without doing any damage, but an engine stand is much better.
 
I agree with what the others said, I just wanted to second what JR said about planning out your next move. I always try to have a mental step by step plan when dealing with heavy objects like an engine block or loaded rear tires. It's always a good idea to have a helper around in case things start to go bad. You don't want to end up on the bottom side of a chunk of cast iron. Just my $0.02.
 
I removed the engine from a Super M about a month ago. Split with splitting stand attached to the rear of the rails, removed the head and flywheel first along with the oil pump and pan. Then took the bolts out of the engine mounts and lifted the engine out with a hoist similar to yours. Then bolted to an engine stand. Not necessary to remove the rails, but seems like someone said the diesel mounts were different?
 
I think your on the right track. Chain the engine to the hoist, unbolt the side rails, then unbolt the engine from the rest of the tractor. Just a note that engine is one BIG HEAVY piece of iron. I did my SMD by myself but would recomend if possible to have a second set of hands to make things easier. Definitely have a plan as to what you are going to do with the engine once removed. Good luck and have fun.
 
Thanks to all for the suggestions. And, I agree the thing is heavy -- believe my manual says it is well over 1000lbs.
 
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