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HawgRyder 10-01-2011 08:57 PM

CCM911...I use a jack that has a 34" rise to it.
I picked it up at the local cheap tool place here in Vancouver...will look at it tomorrow to get the model number.
I built an aluminum plate that fits into the hole on the jack...so it distributes the weight to lift the engine safely.
Works like a charm...the engine has been out and in twice this way.
Bob

wildcat077 10-02-2011 04:30 AM

Dennis,

You have a PM ...

Cheers !
Phil

'78 SC 10-02-2011 04:50 AM

Getting the engine onto the stand...
 
Various ways of lifting the engine onto the stand here.

After a couple of rickety episodes with jacks and a stack of lumber, I wised up and got one of these.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317559607.jpg

Much safer for me, my helper and the engine.

timmy2 10-04-2011 08:49 PM

Drilled the yoke tube to lock with a pin in 4 positions. Drilled the end of pipe to install rotation and moving handle.
I'm happy with this HF Stand and E-Bay yoke.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1317789905.jpg

Baby 10-05-2011 10:24 AM

That looks good. I picked up a HF stand and am going with the eBay yoke, as it's less spensive than the adapter. The pics of the motors are inspirational!

wildcat077 10-05-2011 11:49 AM

I picked up a yoke as well,it shipped today ...
Thank you Dennis for the pics and the feedback !!!

Cheers !
Phil

joetiii 11-20-2011 04:43 AM

I picked up the eBay yoke as well and have issues mounting it to the block. My exhaust is still attached and I run interference with the crossover pipe. My thought is to remove the flywheel first and slide in the engine holder. Any suggestions?

If that doesn't work then I may just get the mainely adapter ring, though a previous poster said that setup makes removing the flywheel difficult due to access.

BTW, my engine core did not have trans mount studs installed, what size should be used?

timmy2 11-20-2011 07:49 AM

wildcat077 Modified his yoke to address this issue.
There are pictures here:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/639299-ebay-engine-stand-yoke.html#post6366165
and here:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/635186-strong-enough-lift-engine.html
There are some other posts about clearing the exhaust elsewhere, do a search on wildcat077's posts.
I didn't modify mine but I did switch it from left to right side and back once or twice.

joetiii 11-20-2011 02:45 PM

got it. that helps alot. I did grind to clear the exhaust and monday i will check the oil cooler clearance.

joe

wildcat077 11-20-2011 04:13 PM

Joe,

You need to use two .500 spacers so the yoke doesn't rest right against the oil cooler.With the spacers i was able to remove/install my oil cooler to clean it and change the three seals !
No need to grind too much ...you just have to remove the upper crosspipe bolt and the yoke should clear. Good time to remove all the original bolts and install 5/16 stainless bolts !

Cheers !
Phil

joetiii 11-20-2011 04:23 PM

Quote:

Joe,<br>
<br>
You need to use two .500 spacers so the yoke doesn't rest right against the oil cooler.With the spacers i was able to remove/install my oil cooler to clean it and change the three seals !<br>
No need to grind too much ...you just have to remove the upper crosspipe bolt and the yoke should clear. Good time to remove all the original bolts and install 5/16 stainless bolts !<br>
<br>
Cheers !<br>
Phil
Chris, Im a bit apprehensive cutting down the supplied spacer since it would seem that the U shape would not mount with the case surface flat and only relying on the spacers to hold it securely.

I think i'll try grinding the horse shoe to clear the thermo similar to the. Mainely ring adapter and p201

CabMike 11-20-2011 04:51 PM

I used the ebay yoke and the mainely adapter ring together. This gave me plenty of clearance for the flywheel and exhaust while still spreading the load better than spacers.

coopster 11-28-2011 05:56 AM

Harbor Fright stand and Ebay yoke
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by timmy2 (Post 6286648)
Yoke from E-bay showed up, fit is good, unit is well built. Fit right into my HF stand no problem. may do some mods to stand so it will lock in place as the HF one doesn't have multi positional locking bolt.

Hey Timmy2,
Please post pics! Thanks


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