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    Offline Moparal

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    Re: Removing engine and tranny from the bottom
    « Reply #15 on: August 20, 2010 - 09:08:54 PM »
    Quote from: purple1 on August 20, 2010 - 08:53:33 AM
    I would have said the same thing, but it sounds like he doesn't have the equipment handy.


     :iagree:   Thats why I said top. It sounds to dangerous for a first time and not enough propper equipment
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    Offline WiggyHD

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    Re: Removing engine and tranny from the bottom
    « Reply #16 on: August 21, 2010 - 11:21:33 AM »
    Quote from: purple1 on August 20, 2010 - 08:53:33 AM
    I would have said the same thing, but it sounds like he doesn't have the equipment handy.

    We have an equipment rental place here, but I don't know if the have a hoist big enough.  Most engine hoists I have seen are rated 1000 to 1500 pounds.  Is that enough to lift the front of the car high enough?  If it is, my ATV lift will support the engine/trans so I can roll it out and lower the front onto jackstands.  Or, maybe I will just disconnect everything and take the radiator, grill, etc.. out and take it out the top.

    I'll let you know what I can find to rent and see what you think.

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    Re: Removing engine and tranny from the bottom
    « Reply #17 on: August 21, 2010 - 11:50:49 AM »
    you need a cherry picker,,i built mine but you can buy one for a reasonable price this link shows one

    http://www.tool-sale.com/neiko-model-20151-ton-folding-cherry-picker-p-1837.html



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    Re: Removing engine and tranny from the bottom
    « Reply #18 on: August 21, 2010 - 03:16:42 PM »
    Will this same procedure work for installing a new (k) member?
    Mark :feedback:
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    Re: Removing engine and tranny from the bottom
    « Reply #19 on: August 21, 2010 - 05:25:12 PM »
    Yes
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    Re: Removing engine and tranny from the bottom
    « Reply #20 on: August 24, 2010 - 11:01:00 AM »
    I have done 1/2 a dozen without a cherry picker , just put tall stands uner the front of the leaf spring hangers & use the diff & extra weight in the rear oft the car to counterbalance the the weight & lift the nose of the car by hand & have a frind ratchet up & stand to hold the nose up whilel yopu roll the engine under the nose of the car , then let the nose down & install the 4 K fdrame bolts & tranny X member boplts & jack up the nose of the car & tighten up all the bolts
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