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) |
Highland |
Feb 10 2014, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 513 Joined: 8-August 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 13,418 Region Association: Southern California |
I need to drop my engine myself for the 1st time soon too.
Would a HF jack table (with the handle down) work so there won't be any balancing issues with the engine/transmission assembly? |
rosenfe |
Feb 10 2014, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 557 Joined: 14-October 13 From: northern california Member No.: 16,512 Region Association: None |
I need to drop my engine myself for the 1st time soon too. Would a HF jack table (with the handle down) work so there won't be any balancing issues with the engine/transmission assembly? i just put engine and trans in for the first tme.i used 2 jacks to lift car up high enough to get engine underneath.engine was on harbor freight motorcycle jack,trans was supported with a piece of wood.i raised engine enougt to get bolts almost into engine bar,then lowered body down,watching that everything fit and didnt get snagged.bolted engine and trans. |
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