Dan, I used a 2x4 as a hoist for my 2.1, but not the sawhorse setup. I screwed a second piece of wood across the end of a 4' 2x4, making a tee (this was for stability). I then used a wood chisel to hollow out a place in the 2x4 to give a secure spot to place the top of a bottle jack (placed on the opposite side of the engine compartment). I then wrapped a chain around the 2x4 and bolted it to the engine. This gave me the ability to raise and lower the rear of the engine (with the crossmember bolted in) so that aligning and fastening the tranny was a piece of cake. This setup was for tranny installation, and may not apply for your engine install. YMMV, etc. Is this clear? Karl Wolz > > I went to ACE hardware and bought sawhorse brackets, and built a sawhorse > out of 2 x 4 wood. It fits in the back of the van, straddling the engine > cover. My plan is to hang the chain hoist from this derrick, and do the > engine lowering and lifting with it. I am pretty proud of myself. |
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