Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Plasma cutting the frame to allow engine removal

Today we decided that the best method to remove the engine and transmission out the front of the isuzu as a whole.

-In order to lift and remove the engine and transmission, the cross member support for the radiator must be removed to have enough clearance.

-After further inspection and discussion, Peter's idea was the greatest, which is to remove the cross member support was with the plasma cutter, at the most convenient spot for both enough clearance for the engine/transmission and ability to replace the cross member

-It would be easier to cut the cross member and replace with either re-welding or bolding steel plates, rather than separating and transmission, which would involve removing the engine from the top and transmission from the bottom of the vehicle