Re: Support engine after trans removal
[Re: Vert]
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08/17/17 11:40 AM
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The factory style motor mounts should be able to hold the motor up, but I'd use a small block of wood b/t the oil pan and drag link to hold it up. If the exhaust system is still hooked up, then you really don't need to block of wood. The motor mounts hold the weight of the motor, the exhaust will just keep it from trying to tip backwards.
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Re: Support engine after trans removal
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08/17/17 05:55 PM
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You could wrap a rag around a short piece of appropriate size wood block and set it between oil pan and centerlink usually. That's how I do it; while the engine mounts might hold the engine, you'll stress them past their normal limits...they fail often enough as it is.
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Re: Support engine after trans removal
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08/17/17 08:37 PM
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I just keep it simple. Bolts (seen screw drivers used) through the lower mounting holes in the block and a 2X4, even a broom handle has worked, across the torsion bars. Rest bolts on top of 2X4 and everything is solid. Car can be moved and the motors stays put.
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Re: Support engine after trans removal
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08/17/17 09:11 PM
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Assuming the car will not be moved?
Blocks of wood Jack car stands My solution also... with non-hydraulic jack so it does not creep down. It is possible to rig supports between the T bars also... always with a block of wood between the back of the oil pan any any steel supporting it.
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Re: Support engine after trans removal
[Re: Vert]
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08/18/17 01:39 PM
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