-6 Engine Install Questions Options

[Tom1394racing]

I am now ready for my first 914-6 engine install as I move forward on my -6 GT project.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...8279&st=420

I have the car on my 2-post lift and the engine on my lift table. I am using the Mad Dog Motorsport bulkhead engine mount.







I plan to raise the engine on the lift table, lower the car on the lift and jockey the engine into position

One of my concerns is the balance of the car on the lift as the heavy Aluminum case 3.2 short stroke engine is engine gets installed. I noticed that as I was disassembling the car on my lift that car was heavily weighted towards the rear before the engine and gearbox came out. I could almost tip the car backwards. I remedied this by running a jacking strap through the cockpit onto the arms of my lift to hold the car in place.





I am thinking I need to do this again before attempting the -6 engine install. Any thoughts or suggestions?

I plan to install the engine without the side tins and carb rain hats but with the heat exchangers and engine oil lines. My oil t-stat, twin coils/MSD boxes and fuel lines are all in place in the engine compartment. I plan to install the CV/axle assemblies, the side tins and the muffler after the engine install. Does this sound about right? Anything I am missing or need to look out for?

[sixaddict]

Tom
I am far from expert and most of my experience has been on the ground.
I know you do pretty extensive research but my gut says installing engine tin after engine is in may be a bear. Assuming you have 930 lower valve covers, which require machining to clear…..again suspect you know this. Will watch as this unfolds. Super clean detailing……great color . Agree balance is tricky.
TOT

[Tom1394racing]

Tom
I am far from expert and most of my experience has been on the ground.
I know you do pretty extensive research but my gut says installing engine tin after engine is in may be a bear. Assuming you have 930 lower valve covers, which require machining to clear…..again suspect you know this. Will watch as this unfolds. Super clean detailing……great color . Agree balance is tricky.
TOT

Thanks TOT

I did some reading this weekend and the consensus seemed to be to install the side tin after the engine goes in. Apparently, the clearance with the side tin is very tight. I do have the trimmed Turbo lower valve covers.

Interested to hear from others who have already been down this path.