Removing Engine - Need advice on alternator and wiring harness

[Colloggett]

Hi. I'm removing the engine from my Mach and am a bit stuck in a couple of areas:

1) Looking on the forum, the recommendation for lifting points is the bell-housing and the alternator mounts. I have removed the mounting bolts and electrical connections from the alternator, but it is trapped by the cross-head cooling pipe. I've taken the pulley off the water pump, but that's not helped. Is there a trick, or does the coolant pipe come out at this point? How is the pipe attached? Is it a push fit, and are there tricks for removing it.

On a related note, how do you feed a strop or rope down to the bell-housing bolts. There's no obvious room.

2) The engine loom has a big connector on the passenger-side inner fender, but is also connected to the fuse box with no intermediate connector. Does anybody know how the terminal cover in the end of the fuse box comes off?

Thanks
Richard

[DSG2003Mach1]

that piece youre pointing to slides up a bit (it can be a little stubborn) and then theres a nut holding the wires onto a stud

I thought the alternator would come out one way or another with the coolant pipe still on there but its been a long time.

As far as lift points I always saw people using chains and bolting them in place, not using a strap

[Colloggett]

Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

that piece youre pointing to slides up a bit (it can be a little stubborn) and then theres a nut holding the wires onto a stud

I thought the alternator would come out one way or another with the coolant pipe still on there but its been a long time

Thanks. Alternator is out following some jiggling and rotation, and terminal cover is now slid up using a bit more force. Your memory is good.

I'm still looking for advice on lifting the engine, as there's nowhere obvious to lift from. All the engines I've pulled in the past have had lift brackets permanently fitted.
Richard

[TKat13]

I always take the intake assembly off first so I can get around easier.

Rear location:


Front Location, use the opposite side alternator bolt.


2. don't forget about the grounding strap on the driver's side block to motor mount.

3. I also removed the starter and in my case I have to remove the passenger side header. (turbo car)

4. remove the AC compressor and leave it in side the car.

5. Of course, I also removed the radiator/fan and front pulleys from the motor., Power steering reservoir, etc.

[TKat13]

Also, bolts have to be tight on the metal strap, if not tight then you are relying on the strength of the bolt alone, this is not safe.

[DSG2003Mach1]

We’re you able to flip the compressor up onto the “shelf” in the fender or just zip tie it out of the way? I could never figure that one out... I always came out the bottom with everything

[Colloggett]

Originally Posted by TKat13

I always take the intake assembly off first so I can get around easier.

Rear location:

Front Location, use the opposite side alternator bolt.

2. don't forget about the grounding strap on the driver's side block to motor mount.

3. I also removed the starter and in my case I have to remove the passenger side header. (turbo car)

4. remove the AC compressor and leave it in side the car.

5. Of course, I also removed the radiator/fan and front pulleys from the motor., Power steering reservoir, etc.

Thanks. That's very helpful.