Engine Out!

My friend Tomo and I tackled the first task of the EV conversion yesterday - removing the ICE (internal combustion engine). Tomo had recently removed his Baja Bug engine, so he was used to easy extractions. This was more confusing, as the '69 Type 3 transmission is supported by the engine only, and it was an auto trans to boot. Tomo had a Chilton and I had the Bentley manual, and BOTH books told us to look for 4 bolts between the torque converter and drive plate. There were only 3 bolts on the torque converter - like there have always been. Err...

Despite the pains of getting to the final extract, we did have fun taking this monster out. I also had fun getting greasy.

The next step will be to clean out, prepare and paint the rear engine compartment to make a new home for the EV parts.