Date:         Sun, 21 Nov 2010 11:13:24 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Removing engine, WAS; How high do I lift the wee beastie?
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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Hi David.

That pic was just to give a general idea, as it wasn't complete, but
IIRC, I put a ~4" block under each end. I also shortened the whole
thing.

Type of winch I used:  http://tinyurl.com/26pccv5  I can go outside
and measure the cable thickness if need be. There are less expensive
ones obviously. I had no concerns about either the chain or wood
breaking. With my Jetta ABA engine, the worm gear provided a KA way to
fine tune drivetrain height. Higher blocking was obviously required.

I used a chain, hooked to stock, uh, connection points on engine using
this a connector similar to this:

http://www.atlantarigging.com/assets/images/Rigging%20Hardware120_misc%20jpeg.jpg

I would warn those attempting this to make sure the chain won't
interfere with any engine parts. As I mentioned, the chain, once
weight was on it, damaged the plastic conduit on my *air cooled*
engine.

Here's another Vanagon owners page showing removal of the WBX with the
winch setup:

http://sites.google.com/site/wavanagon/87westfaliaenginework

Neil.





On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 5:26 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 10:35 AM 11/20/2010  -0800, neil n wrote:
>>
>> It is.
>>
>> This pic should give an idea.
>
> Neil, with the winch that low what sort of angle do you get with the bridle?
>  What did you use and was there any concern about it breaking?  IIRC I used
> several turns of 1/8" galvanized wire rope (quite stiff, came from garage
> door I think?) and the angle was around 30 degrees.
>
> Yours,
> David
>



-- 
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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