Anyone have luck using a motorcyle jack?, An option for pulling the powertrain |
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Anyone have luck using a motorcyle jack?, An option for pulling the powertrain |
groot |
Dec 23 2005, 11:41 AM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
Since I seem to pull my powertrain every other weekend during the race season, I'm looking into easier ways to get the powertrain out from under the car.
I know some use an attachment on their jack... a cradle of sorts. Are there who have had success with a motorcycle jack? Like this?Motorcyle jack Feedback, good or bad is appreciated. Thanks. |
wertygrog |
Dec 23 2005, 12:22 PM
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wertygrog Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Long Beach, CA Member No.: 5,114 Region Association: Southern California |
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I helped pull a 4 cyl engine from a Toyota Mr-2 last night with one of those. It worked great! The wide top holds the motor well around the tranny, and you get very good up/down control w/ seperate pedals. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) brent |
Markeydoo |
Dec 23 2005, 01:17 PM
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??? Group: Members Posts: 246 Joined: 10-April 03 From: Socal Ventura Member No.: 557 Region Association: None |
I used a raised table that I got from Pep Boys. I tried the motorcycle jack but it would not get up high enough.
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Tettster |
Dec 23 2005, 01:25 PM
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A motorcycle jack was used to help drop Shaggy's engine recently (it was Greg Robbin's motorcycle jack, so he might have more input than I do), and I thought that it worked great.
It was especially useful when moving the 1.7 engine around in the garage with only one person, assuming it was balanced correctly. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/blog-1135365937.jpg) |
Jeffs9146 |
Dec 23 2005, 01:38 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I used one when I took out my 6. It worked ok but you couldn't lower it all of the way down because the trany would hit the jack portion.
It didn't go high enough so once I unbolted everything I raised the car up another 6" so I could pull it out! I was able to reinstall the motor by my self though! Attached image(s) |
Porsche Rescue |
Dec 23 2005, 01:49 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
This is JP Steins rig used for a six. He built a custom cradle of wood. If you reverse the jack so the levers for "jacking" are to the front of the car they do not interfere with the tranny. This is an ATV jack, available for under $60 at Harbor Freight or Schucks. I have used for a four also.
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Jeffs9146 |
Dec 23 2005, 01:55 PM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
Yes but I didn't have enough room to work the jack backwords! Attached image(s) |
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Aaron Cox |
Dec 23 2005, 01:57 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
someone posted a moto jack where it jacked like a regular floor jack. the handle could lay flat.....
i *THINK* it was spare time toys.... |
JoeSharp |
Dec 23 2005, 02:04 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Santa just gave me the sears jack. I use a large (6 ton) jack with an A frame that I welded up that swivles and piviots. I'm going to put the A frame on the Craftsman for an engine and tranny jack.
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JoeSharp |
Dec 23 2005, 02:06 PM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
The new jack
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Aaron Cox |
Dec 23 2005, 02:09 PM
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schnazzy! |
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Porsche Rescue |
Dec 23 2005, 02:10 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I would never R&R the drivetrain with only the rear in the air. It is much easier, and likely safer, with the front on stands as well.
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andys |
Dec 23 2005, 02:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
Kevin,
I'll be looking to make up something to ease repeated installations and removals for my conversion project much like in your situation. That MC jack you are considering, is hampered by the raised section where the bottle jack is vertically positioned. The problem we face, is having something that has a low enough profile to keep from having to have to jack the car up so high, and that extends to a reasonable height. Karagen Auto runs a weekly ad for a MC jack that has a flat profile, but I soon found out that the picture has a small print disclaimer that says the item pictured may vary from the actual product which ends up being like the one you posted the link for. ..Damned! I've decided to make one from an in-expensive floor jack by employing a parallelogram type linkage with a platform and brackets designed specifically to fit the trans and motormount bar. I've made similar jacks that had a flat profile and would lift to a height of 36". It's not very difficult to make; just be sure to make the base or the wheels wide enough to provide stability. The jack doesn't need to be very large, since we're only going to be lifting 500lbs or so. Andy |
Mueller |
Dec 23 2005, 03:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
do any of these jacks go straight up and down?
I find using the floor jack to be a PITA due to the pad moving forward relative to the base.... |
jflash914 |
Dec 23 2005, 06:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 24-February 05 From: binghamton,ny Member No.: 3,652 |
Wasn't there a guy who made and sold an adapter to mount on a standard floor jack that would cradle a 911 engine??
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groot |
Dec 23 2005, 07:13 PM
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Dis member Group: Members Posts: 896 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 1,444 |
Lots of insight and options. Thanks, guys.
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jflash914 |
Dec 23 2005, 07:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 80 Joined: 24-February 05 From: binghamton,ny Member No.: 3,652 |
This is the adapter I have seen in the past.
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GaroldShaffer |
Dec 23 2005, 10:53 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Kevin check this LINK out. They have this engine support for floor jacks. Maybe it can be used on a type IV?
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bd1308 |
Dec 23 2005, 10:56 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
that one adaptor looks like a large shoe measuring device thing......
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Type 4 Unleashed |
Dec 23 2005, 11:27 PM
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CREATIVE TYPE lV ENGINEERING Group: Retired Members Posts: 787 Joined: 20-June 04 From: Aliso Viejo, ca Member No.: 2,231 Region Association: None |
This is what I use, to pull motors, it even doubles as a tranny jack, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) chevy, ford, pickups, (since it is a tranny jack), it raises quit high, 4 corner casters, will rotate 360% on a dime, the jack plate has adjustable tilt, forward or back, the second pic, was a quick rig, it holds the tranny up.,
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