Date:         Mon, 13 May 2002 20:29:13 -0500
Reply-To:     George A Lehman <geolehman@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         George A Lehman <geolehman@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dropping Aircooled Engine
Comments: To: METhompson@GOLDER.COM
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I have done this several times.  The best way has been to use a service
station hoist and a large wooden crate sturdy enough to hold both the
engine and tranny.  Disconnected most everything (including heater hoses,
Electrical/Starter, fuel and clutch slave/hose brackets)  Marked the
exact location of whole assemble on jack and hoist and crate.   A few
days later I reassembled it all and dropped the hoist and van back down
on the motor/tranny and bolted it all back up .... sweet .... no
alligning the output shaft while messing with the engine.  No two jacks
to let the tranny and engine down and up to get them mated.

Only trouble is getting the hoist for the required time.

George Lehman in Superior, WI

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