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Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:28 pm
by hardlyrock
Even though the engine is fixed solid to the jack it still looks like it will want to tip the jack over.
I dont have any drawings for these brackets. I would like to come up with a more universal idea that would work with all jacks. If any one wants the measurements they can send me a private email. I will be adding two 2 foot long support arms to the jack so it will be impossible for the engine to tip forwards. I have ordered two pieces of 1 1/4" square tubing and 2 small steel swivel castors for the ends of the arms.
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:40 pm
by asacuta
Some jacks come with side wings to stop them from tipping.
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:57 pm
by hardlyrock
That is just what I was thinking. That looks much safer. I am going to add 2 arms to my jack. Will post photos when done.
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:19 pm
by hardlyrock
So I spent another $70 on my jack to add adjustable length 'outriggers' with steel swivel castors. So with the engine bolted to the jack pads front and back and the outriggers for stability, I feel that removing the engine should now be a safe, one man operation.
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:21 pm
by hardlyrock
The jack will be much more stable in all use situations now
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:23 pm
by hardlyrock
The big cost for doing this mod to my jack was for the metal and castors
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 2:27 pm
by hardlyrock
I can't see any more ways to improve on this just now. Time to go to work on lowering the engine. Will post photos of the operation.
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 4:08 pm
by daves79x
Excellent!
Dave
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:20 pm
by hardlyrock
The lowering of the engine was amazingly worry free and a simple one man operation
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:22 pm
by hardlyrock
Close up lowered all the way down.
Re: How do I remove the engine without dropping/smashing it?
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:23 pm
by hardlyrock
Very easy to roll around the shop floor.