Engine Drop question, Been done to death I know.. just want to confirm Options

[stateofidleness]

Guys, first time I dropped an engine I had the help of a friend. This go round, I'm flying solo and wanted to see if this method would work just as well.

Instead of the "removing the wheels in the rear" route, I'd like to try:

1. Car on the ground like normal, all connections disconnected and "ready for dropping" except for the engine bar bolts and transmission mounts.

2. Transmission/ATV jack (harbor freight kind) raised up to the engine height and the engine/transmission then disconnected.

3. Lower engine/transmission combo as far down as transmission jack will allow it (about 4" off ground).

4. With engine still on jack and under the car, jack up the rear and place on ramps.

5. Drag engine/transmission out on the transmission jack.

Will this method work? Do you think there will be any clearance issues?

[stugray]

I have rarely been able to get an engine/tranny out the back while still sitting on the floorjack with the car as high as I could get it on jackstands. It was probably due to short jackstands and tall floorjacks ;-)

I used to just put a few layers of cardboard down (refrigerator box in pieces) while doing the engine removal work.

Then I would wrestle the engine down off of the jack onto the cardboard, then pull it out from under on the cardboard.

Stu