Reverse of the motor drop, ...and on the way back |
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Reverse of the motor drop, ...and on the way back |
boxsterfan |
Feb 10 2014, 05:29 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
So, I am slowly planning on getting my motor dropped sometime soon. I have picked up a wooden floor dolly from Harbor Freight and have access to 2 floor jacks plus some jackstands as needed. I have been reading over the engine drop procedure over on the bird site:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/9...engine_drop.htm When dropping the motor, the article describes that as you unbolt the motor it will drop about 1/2" on to your awaiting wooden dolly. So when putting the motor back in, how does one account for getting the motor lifted back up that 1/2"? Just muscle it in? Tiny floor jack? Note: I am your weekend warrior, kick the wife's car out of the garage, have hardly enough tools, and first time motor dropper. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
wndsnd |
Feb 10 2014, 05:42 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
I did mine myself with a bad heart, seven stents, and an ICD!
Plan it out, and have the balance point right. You should do fine. I think most of us work alone. Dont go under anything without redundant supports. When I yell for my wife she thinks something has dropped on me but I just want a wrench! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) John Good Luck it's a fun project...... |
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