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?

[stateofidleness]

She's out! Tried the table jack, but it sits REALLY high even at its lowest height. Ended up doing it the HF dolly way... Sucked because I had already had the engine/trans out and on the table jack only to realize it was WAY too tall still... had to 3-jack it onto a separate dolly.. talk about scary and time consuming!

Ugh.. oh well.. official second notch on the ol' engine drop belt! Trying not to make mistakes on this one. Let's just say I labeled EVERYTHING!!

[JStroud]

She's out! Tried the table jack, but it sits REALLY high even at its lowest height. Ended up doing it the HF dolly way... Sucked because I had already had the engine/trans out and on the table jack only to realize it was WAY too tall still... had to 3-jack it onto a separate dolly.. talk about scary and time consuming!

Ugh.. oh well.. official second notch on the ol' engine drop belt! Trying not to make mistakes on this one. Let's just say I labeled EVERYTHING!!

Those ramps you're using are really low, higher ramps would give you the room to use the table. Or just jack the car up higher when you're ready to slide it out.
Transferring to the dolly must have been fun.

Higher ramps for the back would make it easier, then use the smaller ones in front so the car is still close to level....it does help if it's level.

Hope this helps, looking good!

Jeff
(and not everyone can afford a lift Mark, even if they have the room) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

[turk22]

She's out! Tried the table jack, but it sits REALLY high even at its lowest height. Ended up doing it the HF dolly way... Sucked because I had already had the engine/trans out and on the table jack only to realize it was WAY too tall still... had to 3-jack it onto a separate dolly.. talk about scary and time consuming!

Ugh.. oh well.. official second notch on the ol' engine drop belt! Trying not to make mistakes on this one. Let's just say I labeled EVERYTHING!!

Those ramps you're using are really low, higher ramps would give you the room to use the table. Or just jack the car up higher when you're ready to slide it out.
Transferring to the dolly must have been fun.

Higher ramps for the back would make it easier, then use the smaller ones in front so the car is still close to level....it does help if it's level.

Hope this helps, looking good!

Jeff
(and not everyone can afford a lift Mark, even if they have the room) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

what is the height of the ramps you are using with the HF table? I like the table idea, and the ability to raise the engine once its out to work on it is a nice option. What I don't like about the table is no access to the underside of the engine for cleaning or maintenace when its out.