Engine out

As the title says, I lifted the engine and gearbox

Had no idea that it would be so heavy. It is right on the limit of what the front end loader will lift. I will certainly need some help getting it back in again but there is a local chap with a hiab on a small truck so I may ask for his help.

The only casualties were the small unloader plastic hose to the compressor and the two front engine mounts that just fell apart.

Got straight to it and pressure washed all the chassis and pipework that was inaccessible with the engine in place

Old cab off

After being a bit slack for the last month or two (actually putting some extra lights and sockets into my workshop) I finally got the chassis parked up where it won't be too much in the way and took the old cab off. Summer is coming in this part of the world so it does not matter too much if it is all parked out for a few months.

It was a much quicker job than I expected, bring out the imperial spanners -

1. Remove pedals (2)
2. Unplug wiring loom
3. Disconnect steering column
4. Disconnect earth strap
5. Disconnect engine stop cable
6. Disconnect throttle linkage
7. Disconnect radiator filler hose
8. Disconnect air filter and breathers (2)
9. Remove gear lever
10. Disconnect handbrake pipes (2)
11. Disconnect emergency brake valve pipes (2)
12. Disconnect speedo cable
13. Disconnect pipes to brake pressure gauges (2)
14. Remove alternator regulator
15. Remove cab bolts (4)

With no windscreen fitted all you need is some forks on the front-end loader and a plank...

The coolant came out clean as a whistle which is encouraging considering how many years it's been in there!

I marked some pipes with paint and took plenty of photos.