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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Coto de Caza, CA
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Engine Swapping Question
I swap engines in the race car more than I would like to admit. Here is the problem: To get the engine from the engine stand to the Jack requires assembling the engine hoist, hoisting it off the stand and lowering it on to the Jack. In addition removing the engine from the car requires assembling the hoist (PIA) to raise it up to the engine stand.
Asking neighbors in my neighborhood is out of the question.
I saw a motorcycle jack at Pep Boys bot they only raise up to 16 inches!
The perfect solution would be a jack, like a motorcycle jack that could raise up high enough to install the engine and raise high enough to put on my engine stand. Modifying a motorcycle jack is an option but I would rather just buy something.
Another problem is the engine w the tranaxle installed and exaust system teatering on a jack is pretty scary, using 1 person. I would like to make this a one man job.
Any suggestions???
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1967 911R "Clone" Race Car 2.0 & 2.5 Twin Plug
1984 Mercedes 500 SEC
1991 Mercedes 420 SEL
1992 Ford F-350 Dually
28' Pace Trailer
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