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2 - Pulling out the engine

Before removing the engine, Alexandre could not resist turning the six cylinders on. The noise is so impressive it almost intimidates me. For the first time, the car shows how powerful it can be. It almost looks alive. And even when silent, the engine remains impressive. The car is proud and powerful.

Moving the 15 six H is not an easy task but not as difficult as one would expect. Its total weight is 430 kg Woah !

The car is installed on the bridge to allow Alexandre to get access to the first bolts and nuts of the engine and verify the overall condition of the lower part of the body.

André looks satisfied with what he discovers under the car.

Most of the remaining process is done on the ground.

André and Alexandre keep busy,

The “monster” does not want to leave its womb so easily.

Here is the engine with the six cylinders hidden inside.

This particular engine has a specificity: there is a double carburetor whereas the 15 six-H usually only has a single one. It is probably an option that was requested by the first owner in order to get a more powerful car. A 15 six can go up to 130 km per hour (80 miles an hour).

Once the cables removed and the bolts unscrewed, the engine is finally lifted with a hydraulic lifting crane...

… then removed from the engine compartment.

The three men can finally relax. I sense that most of the effort is behind them.

One last verification,

and the engine is stored away at the end of the shop for an undetermined period of time.

Yet, Alexandre thinks the engine will get back in its original place in six months. Meanwhile, it will be tested to verify its overall condition and detect any necessary repairs.

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