[6pack] reinstalling TR6 engine and transmission

[Foster, Stan]

If I have the engine and tranny out I would always install them together. It
is just so much easier than trying to install separately.
I used a 2 ton crane and an Oberg tilt lift and had a helper to aid with
steering the unit back into the engine bay but it went back in very smoothly.
I recommend the step ladder to reach the tilt lift bar unless you are 6ft 6
inches tall or greater and the slippers make it an overall comfortable
experience :-)

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/foster461/Winter%202008%20Projects/DSC
_0004-1.jpg

The crane provides both up and down and fwd/back mobility, I have no
experience using a beam for this project but I know at least one person that
has this setup who will probably chime in shortly.

Stan


-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces+stan.foster=hp.com at autox.team.net
[mailto:6pack-bounces+stan.foster=hp.com at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of old
dirtbeard
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 4:07 PM
To: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: [6pack] reinstalling TR6 engine and transmission

Hi guys,

I know this has to have been discussed previously, but I am interested in
experiences reinstalling a TR6 engine and transmission as a unit as compared
to individually. I removed them separately and used a floor engine hoist to
remove the engine.

I don't know if I would have tried this with the floor hoist, but I now have a
10' high steel I-beam with a 2-ton trolley and chain hoist in my garage (along
with the floor hoist).

It would seem to be easier to assemble the engine and transmission prior to
installation, but maybe it is very hard steering the "long lump" home.

Any experiences/opinions/advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

best,

doug