I am getting ready to drop my engine/transmission this weekend (1974 2.0L w/original FI - all stock).
How much does the engine + tansmission weigh? Harbor Freight has a transmission jack for $60.00 bucks. Will this work OK for me?
450 LB. CAPACITY TRANSMISSION JACK
Perfect for removing transmissions on smaller vehicles. Heavy duty steel construction with ball bearing easy-roll casters. Includes 2''W x 43''L nylon strap to secure the load. Works with any 1/2'' drive ratchet handle (not included).
Saddle tilts for easy positioning
Maximum capacity: 450 lbs.
Lift range: 7-1/4'' to 23-1/4''
Cradle size: 6-7/8'' x 13''
3'' non-marring swivel casters
Overall dimensions: 16-1/2''L x 15-5/8''W x 8''H
Tool weight: 33.25 lbs.
Engine about 350 lbs .... tranny about 80 lbs
3 ton floor jack works wonderfully
You need to use a rachet to raise or lower that jack, better havea lot of extensions. I sure as hell wouldn't want to be under the engine when it is all free from the mounts - jack or not.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039 and http://www.tangerineracing.com/tools.htm
or 2 http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039 2 of http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38970
I used that HF jack to remove an engine/trans once (with lots of extensions and an air rachet. It worked, but it bent the saddle and was definately at it's max with the engine/trans on it. I didn't use it to put the engine back in, I used a standard jack.
Check out an ATV jack instead. Make sure it is the kind that the jack moves with the handle. Lemme see if I can find a pic
This jack is no good. I know because I have one. Since the bottle jack portion doesn't move it gets in the way of the transmission.
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This style would be a better choice
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use this one....worth the $$
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=4075&CategoryName=JACKS&SubCategoryName=Transmission%20Jacks
Anybody out there in SoCal got one i can use for the weekend??? I'm in Irvine (south Orange County) and the offer comes with a case of beer!!!
I bought the Motorcycle lift from SAMs a couple of years ago for $80.
It works great. I wish it had a bit more lift, but I was able to easily remove
and install the engine by myself.
I think if I were doing it again, I'd look for a nice low profile transmission jack
that had a removable plate so that it could function as normal jack.
Also from what I've seen, the transmission jacks seem to have alot more lift height.
In other words I'd rather spend a little bit more to have a second jack that
is dual function with lots of lift height than to have a nice
"914 engine remover" jack.
Or get Chris's custom plates and use it on a nice low profile jack.
(Again, dual functionality vs a dedicated 914 engine jack).
Or if you are a CSOB like many of us and already have a jack
you could try one of these transmission adapter plates. Not as stable
or as nice as Chris's plate but quite a bit cheaper from HarborFreight.
Actually its cheaper than the lift you originally were looking at.
--- bill
Factory manual says the 1.7/1.8L engine weighs 278 lbs. FWIW
Add HEs, Trans, starter and exhaust to that if you pull them out as a unit.
Our race ready engine and 901 tranny, bolted together weighed 293 on our race scales. It had nickies and that was without the Tangerine header. Iron cylinders and factory HE's will add a few pounds.
Hey Len,
You probably didn't have the stock tin and junk installed did you?
haHA! Foiled.
I have a atv -motorcycle Jack iffin ya need one to use
Here's How mine went in.... 495lbs I used square tubing for temp bridge/balance.
Like Travis, I'd preffer the motorcycle style jack. But I run what I brung...
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So the only catch is to have the whole car in the air vs. just the rear.
On the occasion of that pic, I took the engine off the stand with the ATV jack, bolted the trans in place, then loaded it into the car in the space of 4-5 hours....by my self. Anyone that use a bulkhead mount for a 6 comes to appreciate the stability and fine height adjustments of this jack. Getting the front mounts lined up can be a real bear. This time things went very well.....but I've had practice.
Yes, having the whole car up and 2-3 inches down by the nose makes things easier.
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