Date:         Wed, 30 May 2012 22:23:53 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tool for Subie/VW engine replacement
Comments: To: Phil Zimmerman <philzimm1@SHAW.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2012053021473723@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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        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