 Engine Drop question, Been done to death I know.. just want to confirm |
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| stateofidleness |
 Dec 23 2012, 06:08 PM
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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? |
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| rhodyguy |
Jan 8 2013, 09:52 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,240 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
the double jack under the rear of the control arms method and lowering the car to the dolly, tires off, as george noted works slick. while the car comes down at an angle at the rear, you can pretty much match the angle by tilting the front of the engine up with a combination of 2x stock, 3/4"stock, and a few strips of plywood in between the engine and the furniture dolly. just loosen all the fasteners while the rear is still in the air.
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| championgt1 |
Jan 8 2013, 01:40 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,681 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Jan 8 2013, 07:52 AM)  the double jack under the rear of the control arms method and lowering the car to the dolly, tires off, as george noted works slick. while the car comes down at an angle at the rear, you can pretty much match the angle by tilting the front of the engine up with a combination of 2x stock, 3/4"stock, and a few strips of plywood in between the engine and the furniture dolly. just loosen all the fasteners while the rear is still in the air. k We have done this 4 or 5 times. Easy peasy! |
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stateofidleness Engine Drop question Dec 23 2012, 06:08 PM
mittelmotor Sure, that would work. I've done it with both ... Dec 23 2012, 06:33 PM stugray I have rarely been able to get an engine/tranny ou... Dec 23 2012, 06:37 PM Hammy Works either way. I like to disconnect everything ... Dec 23 2012, 06:50 PM last337 I am about to do something similar and was thinkin... Dec 23 2012, 07:56 PM
two-strokejohn
I am about to do something similar and was thinki... Dec 24 2012, 09:35 AM Chris H. I use a cheap furniture dolly that you can find at... Dec 23 2012, 09:31 PM URY914 I've found it much easier then the car is rais... Dec 24 2012, 06:48 AM bigkensteele
I've found it much easier then the car is rai... Dec 28 2012, 08:26 PM Dave_Darling First drop I did was with the rear wheels on ramps... Dec 24 2012, 07:54 AM jsconst I use ramps for the front, then I have platforms I... Dec 24 2012, 11:01 AM SirAndy This go round, I'm flying solo
McMark wrote a... Dec 24 2012, 12:03 PM Rockaria
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Will this method work? Do you think there wil... Dec 24 2012, 12:28 PM porsche913b_sp +1 for the HF table jack works great and safe ... Dec 24 2012, 01:16 PM stateofidleness Well for anyone else out there, the YELLOW ATV/Tra... Dec 28 2012, 02:36 PM ThePaintedMan I still think taking the wheels off and lowering t... Dec 28 2012, 02:45 PM Spoke I used a regular floor jack to lower the engine. O... Dec 28 2012, 04:41 PM 7TPorsh I have never dropped an engine but need to soon. M... Dec 28 2012, 04:45 PM rstover I remove my 1st 914 engine this past August and de... Dec 28 2012, 06:26 PM stateofidleness She's out! Tried the table jack, but it si... Jan 8 2013, 01:50 AM jsconst
She's out! Tried the table jack, but it s... Jan 8 2013, 09:17 AM turk22
She's out! Tried the table jack, but it ... Jan 8 2013, 08:00 PM euro911 If you have the space for one of these ... I high... Jan 8 2013, 04:21 AM ThePaintedMan
the double jack under the rear of the control arm... Jan 8 2013, 10:01 AM jeffdon I rather like the threaded rod method. Its reall... Jan 8 2013, 01:26 PM euro911 I'm hep, Jeff :lol: ... but it's the best ... Jan 8 2013, 01:27 PM Gint A couple of these are really good.
I'm stil... Jan 8 2013, 06:40 PM Gint You can transport it to a stand while on the wheel... Jan 8 2013, 08:07 PM |
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