On Fri, 16 May 1997, Murch, Paul wrote:
> I have pulled the engine out of my 66 several times for varous
> transmition problems. I have always done the procedure as a unit using
> a racheting hoist attached to a chain around a 4 x 4 that is spanning
> across several garage rafters. This has saved me the expence of renting
> an engine hoist and I belive it to be fairly safe. The engine
> and transmition have a combined weight of under 300 pounds and
> distributing it over several rafters causes no problems. The one
Paul,
I think the weights listed above may be a bit low: the B series
lump tips the scales at about 340lbs dry, w/o the gearbox.
(Complete Handbook of Automotive Power Trains, Jan Norbye) Add
another 125lbs or so for the flywheel/clutch/gearbox/OD, etc.
Do you hear any creaking with the chain over that 4x4? ;-)
--Scott
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