Insanity Reigns!

To remove the engine from a perfectly functional auto violates the sacred dictum: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".  I've pulled engines quite a few times, but we always broke them first!.  My tool kit and skills have deteriorated a bit, but with a couple trips to Sears and little help from the instructions, it is done.  The basics haven't changed in the 30 or so years since last time, but there sure are a lot more wires and tubes in a '97 Mazda than a '72 Ford.    I'm glad I don't have to put this back in and expect it to work! 

It actually took Jared, John and I about 6 hours with prep and clean up, but I thought you might prefer the "Reader's Digest" version.

Engine and exhaust out.  Minus about 330 lbs.  Mounts and battery boxes are being made and powder coated.  I'll order the transmission adapter, motor and controller on Monday.  There's still some cleanup and prep to do, but we'll look forward to installing new stuff over the winter school break.