Out: Engine

Monday, August 11, 2008 by EV Hacker

The engine is out! This was the final item removed during the stripping process.

An engine lift made it easy for me to remove the engine. Austin EV generously offered to lend me theirs, but in order for me to use it, I would have had to borrow an air compressor and vehicle large enough to transport it. I found a deal at Harbor Freight so figured it was worth the investment.

With some tips from the guys at rx7club.com, the engine was out in no time.


I was able to keep the AC system intact. This should make it easier to have working AC once I'm running on electric.


I plan on keeping the clutch for my EV, so I'll remove it from the engine and reinstall once I get the electric motor and transmission plate.




With ICE completely removed, now the fun really begins.

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Out: Exhaust System and More

Sunday, August 3, 2008 by EV Hacker

The engine is almost ready to come out. Over the last two weeks, I've removed the catalytic converter, downpipe, oil coolers and lines, lots of hoses, starter, power steering pump and lines, brackets and other small parts. The other things that connect to the engine (wiring harnesses, vacuum lines, etc.) have also been disconnected. Once I disconnect the AC compressor from the block, I should be able to pull the engine out.

Here are the parts I've stripped out so far:



Isn't it amazing just how many components (besides the engine itself!) are needed just to run a gasoline-power vehicle? So many parts. So much complexity. I don't know what every part does, but each one must be there to serve some purpose. Which means, each one is a potential point of failure.

By comparison, an electric car is simple and easy to understand. I wonder what they have more in common with: A gasoline-power car or a Stomper?

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