What is the fastest drop Engine time did you guys have?

[Neilk]

Would anyone recommend putting the engine back in without the fan and carb's etc. to save having to lift the car so high, or will it be too hard to install all the ancillaries once the engine is in?



TIA

I did that because it was too much trouble to get the car that high in my garage. It wasn't too bad, but it would have been easier to install everything on a engine stand.

[Neilk]

BTW, what does the average shop charge in hours to R& R an engine. Sounds like a decent pro should be able to do a carbed, non AC car in 4 hours without a problem.

[Classic]

Thanks Neil

[Peter Zimmermann]

Originally Posted by Marc Bixen

So when you guys want to time removing an engine on a calendar instead of a stop watch, Try something like a 996 or 997 Tiptronic Turbo w/4wd. That's when beer celebration really tastes sweet.

Just a little more work than a '67 912, huh? LOL! Calendar instead of a stop watch!

[1-ev.com]

My guess that Marketing Add-On is in place

Originally Posted by Neilk

BTW, what does the average shop charge in hours to R& R an engine. Sounds like a decent pro should be able to do a carbed, non AC car in 4 hours without a problem.

[1-ev.com]

Hey guys, here is purpose of this post is to establish THE BEST way to drop the engine and NOT like Pelican said 10 hours... Sorry Wayne...

[1-ev.com]

Also, ATV jack 1st drop & top end observations & questions

with plywood like this
1st drop & top end observations & questions
OR this
supporting engine at removal

looks like not a bad idea... What do you think guys?

[1-ev.com]

Just wanted to add, some Fellow Pelican ideas, how to lift an Engine:

Engine drop begins

and this

Engine drop begins

[JohnJL]

i once dropped a motor in the middle of a lap of Eastern Creek when the motor mount bolts loosened...or likely werent tightened...


that makes mine "the fastest" since i was doing about 60 kmph and all you guys were standing still for yours...;-)

[Bob Kontak]

The ceiling hoist is nice if you want to take the time to set it up. It's also out of the way and can be used for other jobs.

Floor hoist has to be stored if you buy and takes up floor room but has the mobility of load function.

[christiandk]

Just under 2 hours dropping the engine on my 912E after work today, including complete removal of drive shafts and getting gunk in the eyes........

[1-ev.com]

Here go, I came across another Engine Drop solution:

Drop engine with or without tranny?

[1-ev.com]

Also, I came across this article from Hotrod about Engine stands: Budget Engine Stands - Hot Rod Magazine

where "Cheapo" 750 lb rated stand held up to 2200 lb of load !!! with Grade 8 bolts...