Could use a hand..., First time motor pull.... Options

[Tjmrfe]

Hey Guys, couldn’t take the leaking oil anymore....so, in a bold move, I decided to pull the motor! I’ve got everything sorted, all my ground straps and wiring is off...went down the check list, got my Tangerine plate and my dolly...now all I need is a guide, or two?...I’m more than willing to throw a BBQ together and refreshments I’m thinking the second weekend in July? 13/14....either day works...should not take too long, just four bolts right? Lol...I’m in Cornwall NY near West Point...PM me if you’ve got a free few hours that weekend, this way I can get it out and see how bad the oil leaks are!...

[iankarr]

@Tjmrfe

I would be very interested to see if the Quik Jack can lift the car high enough to clear the engine coming out the back.
Removing the filler neck reduces the engine hieght.
It can be done alone but it good to have a helper to watch that it comes out well with nothing catching.
And do you have those rubber blocks for thto give a couples inches more height.
Bruce

Hey Bruce...

Yep. I've been doing it with Quick Jack. With the standard blocks you just have to take off the rear valance.

[VaccaRabite]

@Tjmrfe

I would be very interested to see if the Quik Jack can lift the car high enough to clear the engine coming out the back.
Removing the filler neck reduces the engine hieght.
It can be done alone but it good to have a helper to watch that it comes out well with nothing catching.
And do you have those rubber blocks for thto give a couples inches more height.
Bruce

Hey Bruce...

Yep. I've been doing it with Quick Jack. With the standard blocks you just have to take off the rear valance.

I bet if you only put blocks on the rear that would be enough angle to not have to remove the valence.

The Quickjacks that I have used have all been taller then my 3 ton jack.

IIRC you need 19 inches off the floor to get the engine out.

Zach

[iankarr]

Actually...using the tall blocks that come with the QJ allows the engine to clear...but they're a little less stable. I feel more comfortable just removing the valance and going with the short blocks.

[Tjmrfe]

Actually...using the tall blocks that come with the QJ allows the engine to clear...but they're a little less stable. I feel more comfortable just removing the valance and going with the short blocks.

I removed valance, wasn’t too bad, and have her up on short blocks...we’ll see...

[Tjmrfe]

@Tjmrfe

I would be very interested to see if the Quik Jack can lift the car high enough to clear the engine coming out the back.
Removing the filler neck reduces the engine hieght.
It can be done alone but it good to have a helper to watch that it comes out well with nothing catching.
And do you have those rubber blocks for thto give a couples inches more height.
Bruce

Hi,
Been a bit busy, but yes, the quick jack was perfect, took the rear valance off...and used a Tangerine support plate on my floor jack, the quick jack was a big help, allowing the to raise and lower with the touch of a button....bought it used, and saved 1/2. I highly recommend it.

[Tjmrfe]

Get a Tangerine jack plate and make it an easy, one person effort. Most people only regret not buying one sooner.
http://www.tangerineracing.com/tools.htm

I did and I can’t imagine doing it with out it? Wow...motor definitely would have tipped....thanks.

[Tjmrfe]

@Tjmrfe

I would be very interested to see if the Quik Jack can lift the car high enough to clear the engine coming out the back.
Removing the filler neck reduces the engine hieght.
It can be done alone but it good to have a helper to watch that it comes out well with nothing catching.
And do you have those rubber blocks for thto give a couples inches more height.
Bruce

Yup she worked like a dream, that QJ was ideal.
I removed rear valance, and took off entire F.I. Assembly....slid out like butter...

[Bleyseng]

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[SirAndy]

Bit late to the party but we do have a nice write-up in the "Technical Articles" section:
http://www.914world.com/specs/tech_engdrop1.php

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[Tjmrfe]

Bit late to the party but we do have a nice write-up in the "Technical Articles" section:
http://www.914world.com/specs/tech_engdrop1.php

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Thanks!....and yes I ended up using all the resources I could find. Worked out ok. I think the worst was, like FDR said,...the only thing I had to fear was fear itself...now that I’ve done it once, it’ll be a breeze from now on! Thanks for the input.