my77stang

red bolts yes, blue thing no.

arent starters FUN?

Micah1234

I took thelug nutsoff do you need ALOT of force to get it to swing down? Do i need to remove the tie rods?

my77stang

you dont need to remove tie rod ends, but that thing is probably ON there - so its going to need some coaxing

Micah1234

I got the rackloosebut now i ran into another problem the Oil pan is in the way and i can get it off the full way. should i drain the oil and take the pan off? While i'm at it i could sand the rust off and paint it.

my77stang

you'll never get that pan off the car with it in there........ as for the rack,



again, i never did it that way, i always took the motor mount off but if its rusted and your scared to break a bolt that puts you in a stickey situation.

73 sportroof, input on this situation?

Micah1234

nvm... the pan is not in the way, i figured out that theres a little rubber part that can bend pass it, however the pinion is holding the right side up. do i have to remove that now?

my77stang

73 sportroof.... where are you on this [&:]?

73 Sportroof

I am trying to remember. I did that 13 years ago and I don't own one now. I don't remember having any problem, that is why I suggested it.
I never removed anything else. I just remember swinging it down and it was hanging on the rods. I don't think I had it off the ground, the only jack I had was the stock one and I didn't trust it in the dirt. If yours is off the ground maybe the front end is in a bind hanging there. I hope it works out for you. Let us know.

my77stang

^ that could very well be

Micah1234

HALLELUJAH!!!!! I got that Son of B**** out of there!! Thank you guys for all your great help and thanks for responding within hours.Now I'm gonna take it to the shop and get the motor rebuilt or should i replace it. I heard Jasper Engines is pretty good, any opinions?
Thanks