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) |
jacksun |
Feb 12 2014, 06:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 236 Joined: 8-August 13 From: mi Member No.: 16,224 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi,
exactly how high would the car need to be in order to clear the engine and trans when removing? a point from which to measure would be appreciated. I was thinking of doing it as I found on the net, where the person used three, 2/4's per layer laid horizontal 1" gap between the three pieces, and screwed together; which created a pillar of wood to support the four points. 12 inch length 2/4's. pillar would be 12 1/2" by 12" by ? just need to have a starting point as to how "high" I need to go, in order to determine how many 2/4's to buy. then with the car in its "raised position" I would "drop" the engine/trans and then be able to work on the body in place as well the engine off to the side. thanks randal |
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