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> Engine Drop, What to do with it after it is out?
Bertus
post Feb 21 2006, 07:06 AM
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I am gonna take my engine out this week (been saying that for a couple of weeks now!) and wanted some advice on:

A: how to store it. I don't have an engine stand, I do have a bunch of 2x4s laying around maybe construct something out of those to keep it off the ground. What worked for you? Just leave it on the ground?

B: what are some common maintaince issues that should be done on the motor while it is out?

Thanks all, I need to get motivated and get this done before warm weather returns!
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post Feb 21 2006, 08:43 AM
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QUOTE (Bertus @ Feb 21 2006, 08:06 AM)
A: how to store it. I don't have an engine stand, I do have a bunch of 2x4s laying around maybe construct something out of those to keep it off the ground. What worked for you? Just leave it on the ground?

why drop the motor?

get a chunk of 2x4 and a furniture dolly. i jacked my car almost high enough to walk under, so i had to use the 2x4 to make contact with the motor.

but i slid the jack under the dolly first so the motor dropped right down on to it.

then i pulled the jack out and rolled the motor out easy as pie. then you'll have a good place to "store" the motor and move it easily too.

as far as maintenance, there was a ton of crud between the engine tin and the cylinders on one side. you'd have to pull the heads to get at that area, but it think it meant much warmer running temps on that side.

since your in there, rebuild the motor! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)


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Bertus   Engine Drop   Feb 21 2006, 07:06 AM
Bleyseng   Maintance issues? Hmm, here's a list of thing...   Feb 21 2006, 07:16 AM
Bertus   ...   Feb 21 2006, 07:58 AM
rhodyguy   for storing and during the removal, go to home dep...   Feb 21 2006, 08:07 AM
itsa914   I bought a set of wheel dollies for rolling around...   Feb 21 2006, 08:12 AM
Dead Air   ...   Feb 21 2006, 08:17 AM
URY914   The furniture dollys are good. Also take some of y...   Feb 21 2006, 08:25 AM
jasons   ...   Feb 21 2006, 08:29 AM
lotus_65     Feb 21 2006, 08:43 AM
Bertus   ...   Feb 21 2006, 09:03 AM
lotus_65   yep, harbor freight http://www.914w...   Feb 21 2006, 09:13 AM
Joe Ricard   I agree with all of the above. Just one thing to a...   Feb 21 2006, 09:48 AM
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