Engine removal hoist needed

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Hello!

I need to remove my 455 engine from my 26 foot 1976 GMC MH due to terrible bottom end bearing/knocking noise and super low oil pressure. Engine starts and runs though.

Question: Does anyone in So California have the engine hoist (with or without the I-beam and trolley system) I can rent/borrow/buy?

I thought I’d ask here first before I go ahead and re-invent the wheel and build my own hoist. I am thinking of pulling the engine inside the coach. But I am open to suggestions. Once I build mine I’d be happy to share it with anyone who needs it.

I’m in Buena Park, CA

James

1976 GMC Motorhome 26’
 
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bdub
bdub.bet

> Hello!
>
> I need to remove my 455 engine from my 26 foot 1976 GMC MH due to terrible
> bottom end bearing/knocking noise and super low oil pressure. Engine starts
> and runs though.
>
> Question: Does anyone in So California have the engine hoist (with or
> without the I-beam and trolley system) I can rent/borrow/buy?
>
> I thought I’d ask here first before I go ahead and re-invent the wheel and
> build my own hoist. I am thinking of pulling the engine inside the coach.
> But I am open to suggestions. Once I build mine I’d be happy to share it
> with anyone who needs it.
>
> I’m in Buena Park, CA
>
> James
>
> 1976 GMC Motorhome 26’
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> GMCnet mailing list
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James, if you decide to build one, I have a whole series of photos that
show all the pieces needed. If you send me a cell phone number, I can text
them to you.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

> GMC help and your newest best friends are near.
> http://www.gmcpc.org/
>
> bdub
> bdub.bet
>

>
> > Hello!
> >
> > I need to remove my 455 engine from my 26 foot 1976 GMC MH due to
> terrible
> > bottom end bearing/knocking noise and super low oil pressure. Engine
> starts
> > and runs though.
> >
> > Question: Does anyone in So California have the engine hoist (with or
> > without the I-beam and trolley system) I can rent/borrow/buy?
> >
> > I thought I’d ask here first before I go ahead and re-invent the wheel
> and
> > build my own hoist. I am thinking of pulling the engine inside the coach.
> > But I am open to suggestions. Once I build mine I’d be happy to share it
> > with anyone who needs it.
> >
> > I’m in Buena Park, CA
> >
> > James
> >
> > 1976 GMC Motorhome 26’
> > _______________________________________________
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You can do it w/o the trolly.
Before I got the trolly system. on my personal coach we laid down the
dining cushions and laid a plywood and slid the engine on it to the door.

> James, if you decide to build one, I have a whole series of photos that
> show all the pieces needed. If you send me a cell phone number, I can text
> them to you.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>

>
> > GMC help and your newest best friends are near.
> > http://www.gmcpc.org/
> >
> > bdub
> > bdub.bet
> >

> >
> > > Hello!
> > >
> > > I need to remove my 455 engine from my 26 foot 1976 GMC MH due to
> > terrible
> > > bottom end bearing/knocking noise and super low oil pressure. Engine
> > starts
> > > and runs though.
> > >
> > > Question: Does anyone in So California have the engine hoist (with or
> > > without the I-beam and trolley system) I can rent/borrow/buy?
> > >
> > > I thought I’d ask here first before I go ahead and re-invent the wheel
> > and
> > > build my own hoist. I am thinking of pulling the engine inside the
> coach.
> > > But I am open to suggestions. Once I build mine I’d be happy to share
> it
> > > with anyone who needs it.
> > >
> > > I’m in Buena Park, CA
> > >
> > > James
> > >
> > > 1976 GMC Motorhome 26’
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Jim Kanomata
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jimk
http://www.gmcrvparts.com
1-800-752-7502
 
you still need a hoist to get it out abd over the step tho right?

And Harbor frieght moving dolly's work way better than a piece of plywood
https://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/moving-supplies/dollies-hand-trucks.html
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From: Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2021 1:48 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Engine removal hoist needed

You can do it w/o the trolly.
Before I got the trolly system. on my personal coach we laid down the
dining cushions and laid a plywood and slid the engine on it to the door.

> James, if you decide to build one, I have a whole series of photos that
> show all the pieces needed. If you send me a cell phone number, I can text
> them to you.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>

>
> > GMC help and your newest best friends are near.
> > http://www.gmcpc.org/
> >
> > bdub
> > bdub.bet
> >

> >
> > > Hello!
> > >
> > > I need to remove my 455 engine from my 26 foot 1976 GMC MH due to
> > terrible
> > > bottom end bearing/knocking noise and super low oil pressure. Engine
> > starts
> > > and runs though.
> > >
> > > Question: Does anyone in So California have the engine hoist (with or
> > > without the I-beam and trolley system) I can rent/borrow/buy?
> > >
> > > I thought I’d ask here first before I go ahead and re-invent the wheel
> > and
> > > build my own hoist. I am thinking of pulling the engine inside the
> coach.
> > > But I am open to suggestions. Once I build mine I’d be happy to share
> it
> > > with anyone who needs it.
> > >
> > > I’m in Buena Park, CA
> > >
> > > James
> > >
> > > 1976 GMC Motorhome 26’
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There is not enough space in the hallway.
Once you get it on the ledge with the plywood with the seats down, sliding
you have control..
Thinkm
about what I'm saying as I have done that mant times and there is no
control with dolly swivel wheels.

> you still need a hoist to get it out abd over the step tho right?
>
> And Harbor frieght moving dolly's work way better than a piece of plywood
>
> https://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/moving-supplies/dollies-hand-trucks.html
> Dollies & Hand Trucks - Harbor Freight Tools<
> https://www.harborfreight.com/material-handling/moving-supplies/dollies-hand-trucks.html
> >
> For any difficulty using this site with a screen reader or because of a
> disability, please contact us at 1-800-444-3353 or cs
> For California consumers: more information about our privacy practices.more
> information about our privacy practices.
> www.harborfreight.com
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2021 1:48 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Engine removal hoist needed
>
> You can do it w/o the trolly.
> Before I got the trolly system. on my personal coach we laid down the
> dining cushions and laid a plywood and slid the engine on it to the door.
>

>
> > James, if you decide to build one, I have a whole series of photos that
> > show all the pieces needed. If you send me a cell phone number, I can
> text
> > them to you.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Oregon
> >

> >
> > > GMC help and your newest best friends are near.
> > > http://www.gmcpc.org/
> > >
> > > bdub
> > > bdub.bet
> > >

> > >
> > > > Hello!
> > > >
> > > > I need to remove my 455 engine from my 26 foot 1976 GMC MH due to
> > > terrible
> > > > bottom end bearing/knocking noise and super low oil pressure. Engine
> > > starts
> > > > and runs though.
> > > >
> > > > Question: Does anyone in So California have the engine hoist (with or
> > > > without the I-beam and trolley system) I can rent/borrow/buy?
> > > >
> > > > I thought I’d ask here first before I go ahead and re-invent the
> wheel
> > > and
> > > > build my own hoist. I am thinking of pulling the engine inside the
> > coach.
> > > > But I am open to suggestions. Once I build mine I’d be happy to share
> > it
> > > > with anyone who needs it.
> > > >
> > > > I’m in Buena Park, CA
> > > >
> > > > James
> > > >
> > > > 1976 GMC Motorhome 26’
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1-800-752-7502
 
James,
You also have the option of taking the engine out from below. That’s how mine was done. You basically need about 28 inches(estimated) of clearance.
The trick is to jack up the front and rear at the same time to avoid cracking or popping out the front windows.
Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
 
Thanks Scott!
When you removed your engine from below, did you not need a hoist to pull up and suspend the engine from inside the coach? Or were you able to do it with floor jacks all from below?

James

>
> James,
> You also have the option of taking the engine out from below. That’s how mine was done. You basically need about 28 inches(estimated) of clearance.
> The trick is to jack up the front and rear at the same time to avoid cracking or popping out the front windows.
> Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
> installed MSD Atomic EFI
> Houston, Texas
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> Thanks Scott!
> When you removed your engine from below, did you not need a hoist to pull up and suspend the engine from inside the coach? Or were you able to do
> it with floor jacks all from below?
>
> James

I've had my engine out a number of times now. (3 bad engines from a builder). Each time I took it out the bottom. Started with putting the whole coach
upon 8" ramps.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/ramps/p67419-on-ramps.html
Used a steel frame inside over the engine compartment with two chain hoists. One for the engine, and one to lower the transmission. (You can use
come-alongs but not as easy)
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-cadillac-500-install-solutions/p5887.html
Lifted and supported the front of the coach for 30" of clearance
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-cadillac-500-install-solutions/p3773.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-cadillac-500-install-solutions/p3772.html
Dropped the engine on a creeper, put a chain around it and dragged it out with my lawn tractor.
Also, once slid it out on a piece of plywood. Only needed 28" to do that.
Put the dinette down and covered it with several old shower curtains. Covered everything else in coach with old bed sheets and cut cardboard to fit
the floor.
A lot more details, but you can figure those things out.
Just the way I did it.

--
Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
 
In my situation, the interior was redone 20 years ago. Just two removable couches in front. I’ll have all the room inside. If I have to construct a hoist anyways, what would be the benefit of doing it through the bottom?

James

>

>> Thanks Scott!
>> When you removed your engine from below, did you not need a hoist to pull up and suspend the engine from inside the coach? Or were you able to do
>> it with floor jacks all from below?
>>
>> James
>
> I've had my engine out a number of times now. (3 bad engines from a builder). Each time I took it out the bottom. Started with putting the whole coach
> upon 8" ramps.
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/ramps/p67419-on-ramps.html
> Used a steel frame inside over the engine compartment with two chain hoists. One for the engine, and one to lower the transmission. (You can use
> come-alongs but not as easy)
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-cadillac-500-install-solutions/p5887.html
> Lifted and supported the front of the coach for 30" of clearance
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-cadillac-500-install-solutions/p3773.html
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc-cadillac-500-install-solutions/p3772.html
> Dropped the engine on a creeper, put a chain around it and dragged it out with my lawn tractor.
> Also, once slid it out on a piece of plywood. Only needed 28" to do that.
> Put the dinette down and covered it with several old shower curtains. Covered everything else in coach with old bed sheets and cut cardboard to fit
> the floor.
> A lot more details, but you can figure those things out.
> Just the way I did it.
>
>
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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I don’t know what benefit of dropping the engine out the bottom. The only thing I can think of would be maybe keeping the inside cleaner? Possibly
more of the experienced people will reply to this one.
Scott.
P.S, Larry is a very smart guy. His out the bottom procedure sounds very good.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater, everything Lenzi. Alex Ferrera
installed MSD Atomic EFI
Houston, Texas
 
With a hoist, comes easily out the top.

--johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
 
> I don’t know what benefit of dropping the engine out the bottom. The only thing I can think of would be maybe keeping the inside cleaner?
> Possibly more of the experienced people will reply to this one.
> Scott.
> P.S, Larry is a very smart guy. His out the bottom procedure sounds very good.

Being as I replaced my engine, transmission and final drive myself in my backyard I can comment.

The advantage for me was that I was able to drop all 3 components in one assembly. Then I took the intact power-train to my garage where I was able to
separate the three and assemble a complete power-train (rebuilt motor, transmission and final drive) that I hoisted back up into position. I think
doing it that way saved me time and effort. Of course you have to have a way to get enough room under the engine bay in order to get the stuff down.

http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/gmc/gmc_images/ramp2.jpg

http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/motor/motor_teardown/album/slides/DSCN8304.html

--
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com


Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
 
One of our more creative? members in the Seattle area needed to remove an
engine outside on their grass lawn, they solved the "out the bottom" method
with a back hoe. Left the coach on the ground, and dug out a space under
the coach in the lawn similar to a pit. Leveled out the bottom, lined it
with 3/4" plywood, and out she came.
Definitely not my way, but it worked for them. So I have seen just
about every method possible to r & r an engine. Out the top with a gantry
and rail, (my preferred method), take the entire front clip out from under
the coach by rolling it on the tires and wheels with trailing caster wheels
added, (if a lot of rust and worn suspension components are present) that
is a viable option, pits will work, as well as coach hoists. Depending upon
your skills and abilities, pick a method, and learn the same way many other
GMCers have. Busted knuckles, anti freeze in your hair, transmission fluid
all over your shop floor, etc.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

> > I don’t know what benefit of dropping the engine out the bottom. The
> only thing I can think of would be maybe keeping the inside cleaner?
> > Possibly more of the experienced people will reply to this one.
> > Scott.
> > P.S, Larry is a very smart guy. His out the bottom procedure sounds very
> good.
>
> Being as I replaced my engine, transmission and final drive myself in my
> backyard I can comment.
>
> The advantage for me was that I was able to drop all 3 components in one
> assembly. Then I took the intact power-train to my garage where I was able
> to
> separate the three and assemble a complete power-train (rebuilt motor,
> transmission and final drive) that I hoisted back up into position. I think
> doing it that way saved me time and effort. Of course you have to have a
> way to get enough room under the engine bay in order to get the stuff down.
>
> http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/gmc/gmc_images/ramp2.jpg
>
> http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/motor/motor_teardown/album/slides/DSCN8304.html
>
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>
>
> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator,
> Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
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Boy, that brings back memories!

Sent from my iPad, Bill & Peggy

One of our more creative? members in the Seattle area needed to remove an
engine outside on their grass lawn, they solved the "out the bottom" method
with a back hoe. Left the coach on the ground, and dug out a space under
the coach in the lawn similar to a pit. Leveled out the bottom, lined it
with 3/4" plywood, and out she came.
Definitely not my way, but it worked for them. So I have seen just
about every method possible to r & r an engine. Out the top with a gantry
and rail, (my preferred method), take the entire front clip out from under
the coach by rolling it on the tires and wheels with trailing caster wheels
added, (if a lot of rust and worn suspension components are present) that
is a viable option, pits will work, as well as coach hoists. Depending upon
your skills and abilities, pick a method, and learn the same way many other
GMCers have. Busted knuckles, anti freeze in your hair, transmission fluid
all over your shop floor, etc.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

>

>> I don’t know what benefit of dropping the engine out the bottom. The
> only thing I can think of would be maybe keeping the inside cleaner?
>> Possibly more of the experienced people will reply to this one.
>> Scott.
>> P.S, Larry is a very smart guy. His out the bottom procedure sounds very
> good.
>
> Being as I replaced my engine, transmission and final drive myself in my
> backyard I can comment.
>
> The advantage for me was that I was able to drop all 3 components in one
> assembly. Then I took the intact power-train to my garage where I was able
> to
> separate the three and assemble a complete power-train (rebuilt motor,
> transmission and final drive) that I hoisted back up into position. I think
> doing it that way saved me time and effort. Of course you have to have a
> way to get enough room under the engine bay in order to get the stuff down.
>
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> SE Michigan
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>
> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator,
> Lenzi stuff, Manny Tranny etc.
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I wasn't naming names Bill. (Grin)
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

> Boy, that brings back memories!
>
> Sent from my iPad, Bill & Peggy
>

>
> One of our more creative? members in the Seattle area needed to remove an
> engine outside on their grass lawn, they solved the "out the bottom" method
> with a back hoe. Left the coach on the ground, and dug out a space under
> the coach in the lawn similar to a pit. Leveled out the bottom, lined it
> with 3/4" plywood, and out she came.
> Definitely not my way, but it worked for them. So I have seen just
> about every method possible to r & r an engine. Out the top with a gantry
> and rail, (my preferred method), take the entire front clip out from under
> the coach by rolling it on the tires and wheels with trailing caster wheels
> added, (if a lot of rust and worn suspension components are present) that
> is a viable option, pits will work, as well as coach hoists. Depending upon
> your skills and abilities, pick a method, and learn the same way many other
> GMCers have. Busted knuckles, anti freeze in your hair, transmission fluid
> all over your shop floor, etc.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>

> >

> >> I don’t know what benefit of dropping the engine out the bottom. The
> > only thing I can think of would be maybe keeping the inside cleaner?
> >> Possibly more of the experienced people will reply to this one.
> >> Scott.
> >> P.S, Larry is a very smart guy. His out the bottom procedure sounds very
> > good.
> >
> > Being as I replaced my engine, transmission and final drive myself in my
> > backyard I can comment.
> >
> > The advantage for me was that I was able to drop all 3 components in one
> > assembly. Then I took the intact power-train to my garage where I was
> able
> > to
> > separate the three and assemble a complete power-train (rebuilt motor,
> > transmission and final drive) that I hoisted back up into position. I
> think
> > doing it that way saved me time and effort. Of course you have to have a
> > way to get enough room under the engine bay in order to get the stuff
> down.
> >
> >
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Well, I'm going to throw the wooden shoe in this thread.

I took my engine out the front. It is really not difficult and then you have a run-in stand when you want to test run, set timing and break-in the
new cam.
The idea was suggested by this quiet guy that lives about an hour north of me. I don't know how many of you have ever heard of Dave Lenzi.

In this particular case, I served me very well when a year later we broke a lower control arm and dove into the median at ~60MPH. I had to replace
the front frame, but that was no big issue as I knew exactly how to get it out.

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
IF you choose to remove it out the top and down the aisle, much easier if you remove the front seats. Not difficult and really adds room.
Cover the floor with old carpeting is also a good idea.

Tom
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2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
 
Matt,
Do you mean Dave advocates removing the whole front end, frame sections, suspension, the works?? Sounds great, but can you give us any more detail?
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Douglas & Virginia Smith,
dsmithy18 at gmail,
Lincoln Nebraska,
’73 “Sequoia” since ‘95: "Wanabizo";
Quadrabag/6 wheel disks/3:70 final/Paterson QuadraJet/Thorley’s/Alloy wheels/Sundry other
 
I've done all three ways. If you have the trolly device, not hard. I have one now, Out the front is handy if you're rebuilding everything up there. But you'll need Dave L's special tooling. Or a Bobcat end loader. With extended pallet forks. I have that. Out the bottom. Tall heave 6-ton jack stands. And a foldable A frame for over the hatch.
Then a wireless, hand held remote controlled winch. Have those. My humble input. Pick your poison.
Bob Dunahugh
78 Royale that I replace everything in it 5 years ago.
 
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