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Posted by: damnfiknow Nov 21 2009, 11:41 AM
Down to one good working jack. Need approx spot for positioning jack to drop 1.7/trans from 73. Help please..
Posted by: sean_v8_914 Nov 21 2009, 12:34 PM
under teh flywheel
Posted by: davep Nov 21 2009, 12:42 PM
In that area there is a rectangular 'rib' about a half inch wide by about 2 inches long. I find centering on that is a very good balance point. If you can, get some sheet metal or strong cardboard and slip down between the engine tin and the nuts on the inboard suspension arm shaft ends. The engine tin tends to hang up on those nuts and anything to prevent that saves a lot of time and danger. Be sure the jack can roll freely before you start working.
Posted by: messix Nov 21 2009, 01:31 PM
get under and disconnect everthing and then drop it back down with the wheels off and a with a piano dolly under the engine and tranny then reach under and undo the tranny mounts and then the engine bar. jack up car and wheel out the engine.
Posted by: 9146986 Nov 21 2009, 02:11 PM
get under and disconnect everthing and then drop it back down with the wheels off and a with a piano dolly under the engine and tranny then reach under and undo the tranny mounts and then the engine bar. jack up car and wheel out the engine.
I've done it that way a bunch of times, and it's pretty easy.I've made a couple simple sheet metal covers for the inner suspension nuts.
Posted by: Hammy Nov 21 2009, 03:46 PM
What they said, right under the flywheel with a regular jack.
Motorcycle jacks make it REALLY easy...
Posted by: Dr. Roger Nov 21 2009, 06:22 PM
OMG, so sweet. I never thought about that way of doing it. Thanks. 
get under and disconnect everthing and then drop it back down with the wheels off and a with a piano dolly under the engine and tranny then reach under and undo the tranny mounts and then the engine bar. jack up car and wheel out the engine.
Posted by: gklinger Nov 21 2009, 06:36 PM
I want to give a shout-out for Chris Foley's http://www.tangerineracing.com/tools.htm. Makes engine removal and reinstallation a one person job, balances the engine perfectly. A great tool!
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