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> need tips for -6 motor install, any tricks or easy methods out there.
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post Aug 25 2003, 03:02 PM
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Hello all,

I'm prepping to get this conversion car done in a couple of months.. I anticipate dry fitting the motor a few times.

In the past with our -4 racecar, we would just drop the motor anytime we needed to service or repair something significant. But after helping ginter drop his -6 motor a few months back, I realized what a pain in the back (extra weight) dropping a -6 was.

1) Are there any tips/techniques or handy tools out there that you guys use for -6 motor drops?

2) I've been considering buying a true tranny jack which might help over floor jacks, does anybody else have any experience with this?

I would love to find an easy technique for this. Thanks for all of the input fellas.
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post Aug 25 2003, 03:05 PM
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I honestly like the engine drop thing sold on Ebay by some fab guy in the midwest.

I hate using a floorjack with the sixes.


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post Aug 25 2003, 03:12 PM
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I have THE tool.....well, I like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) . I'll do a pic later tonight.
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post Aug 25 2003, 03:38 PM
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Thanks JP, I would love a pic...
thanks brad good advice...

I gotta buy something then...
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post Aug 25 2003, 05:37 PM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Aug 25 2003, 01:12 PM)
I have THE tool.....well, I like it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) . I'll do a pic later tonight.

is it anything like the 911 engine hoist bar sold by the birdy people ?
it was $100 and seemed like quite the deal - and since i'm looing at lifting a couple of engines a few times, seemed like it was worth the price ...
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post Aug 25 2003, 05:37 PM
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Have friends over to help (bribe them with booze and food -- tell them they'll have lots of fun!)

A motorcycle/snowmobile jack is very handy.

Make sure the thing is balanced and sturdy on the jack -- momentum is a b!tch when the engine starts to fall off!

Raise the car up about 3 feet, wheel the engine tranny under the car, lower car/raise engine as needed.

Break down and cut a prothole in the firewall so you can time the thing and change the fan belt (grrr)
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post Aug 25 2003, 06:36 PM
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I used the Pelican parts tech procedure which consists of buying a furniture dolly at Home Depot and lowering the car onto the dolley.

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post Aug 26 2003, 02:48 AM
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Engine lift pics. It's made in commie China. There is 14 inches of lift, so one has to do some blocking to get enuff height. It is STABLE. Up and down control is excellent. I understand the prices have dropped to under a C-note....Sears, HF, Home Despot.....yada


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post Aug 26 2003, 02:49 AM
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And one without the box. The dolly lands on the cam housings. The cutout is for the oil feed line under the cooler.


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post Aug 26 2003, 08:01 AM
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Ooo...that's nice! I just used styrofoam packing from computer monitor boxes. I feel another "copyright" violation in the works.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Aug 26 2003, 08:08 AM
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Thanks for the pic... big time!

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That one does ROCK. But not the one I was thinking of.

Somebody locate the Ebay one for floorjacks.. it balances the engine.


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post Aug 26 2003, 01:33 PM
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I'll do a search on ebay...
or if somebody has a link ?

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post Aug 26 2003, 01:36 PM
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Like this:
(IMG:http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/images/Tools_folder/Removal_Jack_Adapter4.JPG)

I like JP's solution Mo better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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post Aug 26 2003, 01:42 PM
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Are you guys referring to the Pelican type unit (that M-A just posted a pic of)?
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post Aug 26 2003, 01:43 PM
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I want to try that one... some guy in the midwest makes them. Buy direct and SAVE..LOL


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Do you know who it is?
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Do you have any more info on this:

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I honestly like the engine drop thing sold on Ebay by some fab guy in the midwest.

I hate using a floorjack with the sixes.


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post Aug 26 2003, 02:17 PM
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QUOTE(si2t3m @ Aug 26 2003, 03:36 PM)
Like this:

I like JP's solution Mo better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
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Hey man, your avatar rocks!

I wish I had that shirt, it looks super-seventies.



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The Tee can be found at:

http://www.speednation.com/store/product1136.html

I like it alot!

Too bad it's $$$ to get it in another color.

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