getting engine off the stand

[OldTee]

I use my sissors lift. Easy peasey.

[safe]

Originally Posted by cmcfaul

Any creative know how for getting the engine off the stand? Anyone done it single handed?

I have a couple theories but bet it there is a better and proven method then what I am thinking.

Chris

73 911E

How did you get the engine on the stand?
It's usually the reverse of that.

[WMRiceman]

I have a different approach. I re-enforced my ceiling with a 2x12 board across my braces. I mounted a I-bolt backed with a metal place. I use a chain fall and lift the engine. I have used this several times.

[vytenis]

I used blocks under the ATV jack. Raise up. Support engine under plywood using blocks (black). Raise ATV jack and support with with blocks. Very stable. Worked getting it on to the stand. Should work on the way down.

[johnman001]

A couple more shots of my jack fixture.






The jack can support and balance the entire weight of the engine with or without transmission. No worries once the engine is in the cradle

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by johnman001

A couple more shots of my jack fixture...

Blah blah blah... Where is the blue print

[al lkosmal]

pix from yesterday....out of my truck and onto the jack in 10 minutes.........using an engine hoist/crane. I have one of the Pelican jack adapters, which nicely balances the engine or engine/tranny combo. I used this to install the engine into the beautiful blue IROC in the background. I had a little help, this time, but I can do it single handed with these tools.

regards,
al






PS: that is my friend Tony Otero's (Wolverine) IROC clone and James Brown is under the car doing a little prep work.

[cmcfaul]

The crane/hoist seems like the way to go. I just don't want to own one. Will see if it is rentable and transportable in a 4 door car. I have a couple strong guys that can help me but like the idea of being able to do it my self.

Chris

73 911 E

[al lkosmal]

Chris,
The crane/hoist, I have shown, will be tough to transport in a four door car, but will easily fit in a wagon, SUV or pickup truck. I'd ask around the local Porsche folks and see if you can borrow one.

Regards,

Al

[cmcfaul]

I can rent an engine hoist for $40 and they claim it will fit in my car. Think the money is better spent on beer / KFC to bribe some friends into muscling up.

Chris

73 911 E

[LeakProof]

Me, myself and I. 2 hours in. First time working on cars. Always work smart and safe.
That is a Genie lift I rented, off stand, (lowered) under car, (up) 4 bolts and in.


I also made that wooden jig to fit the bottom of the engine.

[johnman001]

Originally Posted by LeakProof

Me, myself and I. 2 hours in. First time working on cars. Always work smart and safe.
That is a Genie lift I rented, off stand, (lowered) under car, (up) 4 bolts and in.


I also made that wooden jig to fit the bottom of the engine.

Nice!

My first fixture was made of wood, but after 20-30 engines, it was showing it's age. My generation 2 (1/2" & 3/4" plate steel) should last virtually forever (or at least until I'm done pulling engines).

Since you built one, you probably understand all the funny looking notches on mine. (mine will handle the earlier cases and the later cases)

[HFR_Racer]

I fabricated a purpose built engine cradle out of 2 x 12's that work great. I simply lower the engine with a floor jack onto this dolly and then a can roll it out from underneath the car.

I can provide a drawing if needed.



HFR_Racer

[HFR_Racer]

[HFR_Racer]

I fabricated a purpose built engine cradle out of 2 x 12's that work great. I simply lower the engine with a floor jack onto this dolly and then a can roll it out from underneath the car.



HFR_Racer

[cmcfaul]

Kind of like the girlfriend switch. I finally figured it out. I got the engine off the stand single handed.

I put the stand against the bench to prevent it from rolling anywhere.
I removed the bold holding the outermost leg.
I picked up one end of the engine and kicked the leg out of the way.
I then lowered the end I was holding to the ground.
I then went to the other side and lowered it to the ground.

Done. off the stand single handed.

Chris
73 911 E

[brads911sc]

wow. sounds dangerous. Hardly worth the risk to avoid a $40 rental. I would not advise this method...

[Daviboy]

Really easy I have dropped the engine three times now. What I did was put a hook in one of my reinfroced rafters 12 x 3 mounted 1 ton chain hoist rolled car under, jacked up car, wrapped webbing sling around intake runners (CIS) disconnected engine, lowered onto hoem made dolly, jacked rear end up a bit more and the rolled engine out. Once clear roll car away connect engine to chain hoist and lift up to engine stand done and dusted. Sorry no pics of set up just never took any as it was a no brainer. Amazed this thread has gone to 2 pages actually

[cstreit]

A basic engine hoist works great. You can get them for less than $200 and they work fine for occasional use.

I cringe at anysort of sliding/tipping/carrying maneuver as the penalties for failure are injury and engine damage. Seen it happen. If you have room to store the hoist, go for it. I bet you can even rent one if you ask around.

[ADDvanced]

Figured I would post this here; old thread but reading everyone's solutions above led me to my solution using 2x4s. I didn't add casters or anything, my engine is either on the engine stand or on the ATV jack ready to go into the car.