 6 cylinder engine removal, Advice needed |
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| Dobbsy |
 Feb 10 2022, 03:02 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 22-May 14 From: West Midlands Member No.: 17,382 Region Association: England 
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I have looked to see if this has been posted before but could not find a thread.
What is the best way to remove the engine and gearbox, is there a cradle like the one for the 4 cylinder. Should I remove the heat exchangers first or can I use them for support. |
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| brant |
Feb 13 2022, 10:55 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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A wooden box with casters can come in handy for lots of projects
My motor box currently: Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| mlindner |
Feb 13 2022, 10:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,687 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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brant, I like your shop, very cool.
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| sixaddict |
Feb 13 2022, 11:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 954 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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I have used this many times……makes it a one man job although having a. Spotter helps. She hates being “yelled” at though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) quote name='johnhora' date='Feb 10 2022, 03:41 PM' post='2980931']
I agree with the group that the Harbor Freight heavy duty lifting table makes it easy I also have a plate that I used originally for 911s..fits right under the engine and those holes are at the sump plate....works fine for 914 too....and then as mentioned the piece of plywood on a jack works fine especially if the HE's are on it as they make a nice flat bed... Mark I also have modified my lift table so the arm folds to the outside/back so it doesn't get in the way and can be used for pulling. [/quote] (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Feb 13 2022, 11:36 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,954 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I had modified my lift table arms once before but then had to put it in my car. It’s just 4 bolts so I will switch it back to 914 position.
It’s too bad the lift tables jumped up in price. The shop where I used to work has six of them. Say what you will about HF but I don’t think any of them ever had an issue and they’ve been in use for years. I’ve used mine a lot. Including moving engines and heavy items in and out of cars and pickups, a portable work table and a step stool platform. I also will roll it under a car that I’m working on in addition to jack stands. |
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| brant |
Feb 13 2022, 05:37 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(mlindner @ Feb 13 2022, 09:57 AM)  brant, I like your shop, very cool. Thank you! |
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