LMM: Questions on motor removal
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Dont know about NBS bodywork issues, But all the OBS engines I've ever seen Merchant pull, he only takes that top bar off the core support, the rest is left alone. Is the NBS core a one-piece design?
For the fan, you should be able to have a buddy tighten the fanbelt at the tensioner, and that should give you enough hold to break the fan loose with a pipewrench (or large openend wrench). If you're using an air chisel, just touch the nut with the chisel. Dont try to force it.
Looking at engine from front of truck, you loosen to the pass side (left).
For the fan, you should be able to have a buddy tighten the fanbelt at the tensioner, and that should give you enough hold to break the fan loose with a pipewrench (or large openend wrench). If you're using an air chisel, just touch the nut with the chisel. Dont try to force it.
Looking at engine from front of truck, you loosen to the pass side (left).
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Are you sure about that? I swear, looking at those pics again, the top beam sure looks like its a separate piece. On the OBS, there are two (three?) bolts per side that hold it to the core support. Your core support has the same flanges on both sides that are used to align the beam as an OBS truck. The bolts are located where the holes (or are those rivets?) are in the top beam on your pics.
I cant believe that GM would use two different core supports depending on the model of the truck.
I cant believe that GM would use two different core supports depending on the model of the truck.
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Just holes. Pretty sure its welded together underneath the top bar. Not at my house right now, Ill double check when I get home, but Jason, tommys is a chevy right? 1 piece?
How hard are the fenders on the OBS trucks to get off? I had some body work done and need to adjust them and dont have the slightest clue how.
DOH!!!!!!!!!!
Bolted from underneath!!! Hmmm... Wonder if I can leave the lower part in then while removing just the top cross bar.
Bolted from underneath!!! Hmmm... Wonder if I can leave the lower part in then while removing just the top cross bar.
You can remove just the top bar, but I think you still need to take off the fender?
Ya I dont think Ill need to take the fender off.... Its ready to come off besides 2 bolts in the doorjam and the hood hinge. I havent taken the hood off yet - wonder if I will have to? Probably to clear the arm of the cherry picker.
My moms coming over to my house in a bit... I gotta close the hood and rest the grille back in place and everything will look A OK :rofl:
My moms coming over to my house in a bit... I gotta close the hood and rest the grille back in place and everything will look A OK :rofl:
No, you wont need to take the fender off. The core support should be a big, open hole after you unbolt that top beam.
As for the hood, does your hood have an extra hole and/or hook next to the hinges like in the pic of mine? If so, I remember Merchant telling me that you move the hinges to the other holes or hooks to hold the hood straight up for service. You'll have to experiment to see which ones hold the hood straight up. I'm pretty sure its the hooks, but am not completely sure. Just have to test carefully. Have a friend help. Watch your windshield.
Dont lie to Mom....bad things happen if you do....as she'll ALWAYS find out. Moms have that talent...better than police...its scary.
As for the hood, does your hood have an extra hole and/or hook next to the hinges like in the pic of mine? If so, I remember Merchant telling me that you move the hinges to the other holes or hooks to hold the hood straight up for service. You'll have to experiment to see which ones hold the hood straight up. I'm pretty sure its the hooks, but am not completely sure. Just have to test carefully. Have a friend help. Watch your windshield.
Dont lie to Mom....bad things happen if you do....as she'll ALWAYS find out. Moms have that talent...better than police...its scary.
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