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) |
barefoot |
Feb 11 2014, 05:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,281 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
Along with the movers dolly, i made up a wood cradle that goes from the front mount bar back to the end of the tranny (see photos). This sits atop the dolly. then I slipped my floor jack under the dolly and positioned it under the balance point to the motor/tranny assay.
Took a few tries to get the balance point right, but once there I kept most weight on the jack while loosening the motor mounts. once clear of the mounts, lowered all the way till the cradle sat on the dolly. Rolled the unit out from under the car, then lifted the ass end and slipped the jack out from under. Now had the unit on a rolling cart. |
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