I support the engine from above with a very strong 2x4 & a chain & support the tarny with a TranyJack until I get everything unbolted & ready to lower, then I hook the chain to an EngineHoist & lower it onto a 4WheelFurnitureDolly while simultaneously lowering the TranyJack & then roll the whole thing out from under. ORR ~ DeanB
On 30 May , 2012, at 7:40 PM, Phil Zimmerman wrote: > On Wed, 30 May 2012 20:15:17 -0400, tim <h2oboxer@OPTONLINE.NET> > wrote: > >> I will soon begin the swap of my EJ25 from my trusty "old" 85 >> Weekender >> into my trusty "new" 85 Weekender. >> >> While viewing this week's Harbor Freight tools ad, I came across what >> looks like the perfect tool for lifting our motors in and out. >> >> I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this tool and >> would it >> be helpful. >> >> Here's the link: >> >> http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html >> >> Special sale $69.99. >> >> Thanks > ---------- > > Tim, > > Rough/Tough problems ahead... other than great engine > conversion... :-) > > The first option expressed... the lift capacity in max height is too > low! > Meaning, to get the engine under your Van and then lift to attach to > the Van. > You will be left short of attaching without lowering the Van or > raising the engine.. > Sorry for your bad luck here... > > As Jim expressed, the jacks configuration will not work under your > Van. > Slide under the Van... cannot be jacked-up to present engine to the > Van.... > Bummer.... sorry... > > Simple is Ok as others posted... > Cardboard, plastic sheeting, 4x4's and cable winches... will all > work Ok... > Improvise and overcome... > You can do this without a sale item at Harbour Freight. > > Good hunting.... > > Pz > On a pile of rocks off the West Coast |
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