Removing Parts

The exciting time of removing the internal combustion engine finally came. I recruited my dad to help get the motor out. We rented a engine hoist. It only cost about $15 for a few hours of use.

I had someone man the camera to take pictures of the entire process. Needless to say, the photographer did his job well. There's no lack of pictures!

The final oil draining. It will be so nice not having to do oil changes!

Everything has been disconnected, and the motor is ready to be pulled.

I removed the hood for easier removal of the engine, and installation of the electric motor.

Engine mount bolts have been removed.

A final inspection reveals that the motor is ready to remove.

Life is so much better when you use the right tool for the job.

The hoist has been assembled and is being wheeled into position.

Preparing the chains. I didn't want to damage the engine since I'd be selling it off. So I tried to find a good place to connect to.

Talking over with my dad how we were going to go about this.

Finally hooking up the chains.

Something was keeping it from coming out.

Two heads are better than one!

I think I figured out what was holding it up.

Almost got it.

Here it comes!

Dad was controlling the hoist, and I was guiding the engine out.

See that smile!

Smile version 2.

Disconnecting the engine from the hoist.

That's it - it's out!

Taking apart the hoist.

After taking out the engine, the transmission was also removed.

The beginning of a transformation has begun! It looks rather odd without the ICE.

Gas lines have been removed. I wanted to strip the car of absolutely everything that was no longer necessary.

 

 

Updated June 16, 2006


  1. Introduction
  2. End of Internal Combustion
  3. Dismantling
    1. Engine
      1. Labeling
      2. Parts Boneyard
      3. Removing
    2. Exhaust
    3. Gas Tank
    4. Heater
  4. Battery Racks
    1. Designing
    2. Building
    3. Installing
    4. Insulating/Heating
    5. Enclosure
  5. Driveline
    1. Motor Arrived
    2. Sending Transmission
    3. Motor Mounting
    4. Installing
    5. Cooling
  6. Electronics
    1. Cabling
      1. Crimpers
      2. Crimping Lugs and Terminals
      3. Installation
    2. Charging System
      1. House Wiring
      2. Charging Port
      3. PFC-20 Arrives
      4. Charger Control Board Revision
    3. Current Protection Devices
    4. DC/DC
    5. Heater
    6. Electronics Box
    7. E-meter
    8. Fuel Door
    9. Motor Controller
      1. Zilla Arrives
      2. Installing
      3. Liquid Cooling Version I
      4. Liquid Cooling Version II *
      5. Main Contactor
      6. Throttle
      7. Interfacing/Wiring
      8. User Interface
    10. Battery Regulators
      1. MK2
      2. PowerCheq *
      3. MK2B *
      4. Modular Chargers *
    11. Electronics Panel
    12. Tach Sensor
      1. Home-brew attempt
      2. Zolox unit *
    13. Gauge Interface *
    14. Miscellaneous Wiring
  7. Power Brakes
  8. Power Steering/AC
  9. Batteries
  10. Publicity/Displaying
    1. First-week Photos
    2. Utah State University Project Day
    3. Visits
  11. Appendix
    1. Preliminary Design Review: PDF PowerPoint Macromedia Flash OpenOffice
    2. Final Design Review: PDF PowerPoint Macromedia Flash OpenOffice
    3. Final Report: PDF Microsoft Word OpenOffice

* To be documented ... someday

Index updated November 25, 2006

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