beaterX project thread

[cmspaz]

Glad I could at least add one thing to your list while I was over. I guess I should have thought ahead and not come in my work clothes, could have been closer!

[scheides]

All good, it's far enough along, I just wish my air compressor was not busted. Probably going to have to make that a priority once it comes time to disassemble the powertrain.

[turbotalon1g]

I have a engine holder. Basically a real version of Jim's 6x6 wooden contraption, if you or anyone ever wants to borrow it.

[scheides]

This project is just sliding right along! Couple hours of work tonight on the car, Rosey stopped by for a beer and poof, engine is ready to come out! ACD line unhooked, power steering lines, ac condensor/lines out of the way, subframe and side motor mount bolts loosened, steering is unhooked and ready to drop away.

http://www.scheides.com/albums/evox-motor-take2/evo_motorpull_round2_07.sized.jpg


Trans jack is in place and ready to support engine/trans/xfer/subframe (need some more chain to strap it down a bit more)

http://www.scheides.com/albums/evox-motor-take2/evo_motorpull_round2_06.sized.jpg


Removed left strut, strung up the caliper, and removed wheel liner for maximum clearance on the way out

http://www.scheides.com/albums/evox-motor-take2/evo_motorpull_round2_03.sized.jpg

Rosey had a great idea: once the engine is loose, chain the hoist to the motor mounts for nice load distribution & a nice bolt-in point. All I need is some chain to do this and....a bunch of helping hands! Safety is key, I'd love to get 7-8 people over for a few beers and to slide this bish out. 3 guys balancing engine assembly, a few guys raising lowering the engine hoist and hanging onto the chassis 'just in case'..maybe someone to sit in the trunk for ballast :D

*might* be headed back to Fargo this weekend for family stuff but eyeballing Thursday or Saturday...I think I'll start a thread looking for volunteers.

[scheides]

So after sleeping on it I realized I am overcomplicating things immensely. I will only use the trans jack to help get the motor assembly detached from the chassis, then simply use the hoist to lower it to the floor and onto some lower-sitting wheel dollies.

I was worried about rolling the motor out on the trans jack because it'd be higher off the ground and maybe a little tough to balance, but if I get it nice and stable on the wheel dollies then I won't have as much balancing to do while lifting the chassis up and dragging the engine out AND it will end up sitting lower so we won't have to lift the chassis as high.

[rose0529]

Good point! This sounds like an even better plan!

[turbotalon1g]

Depending on time/day I will try to swing by and help out, but that sounds like a lot of people.

[simulatedwood]

Scheides, I can help just send me a text when you are working on this. I have a engine load balancer attachment for the hoist, if you want to use it.

Shawn

[scheides]

Thanks, I've got one too :)

I'm thinking Thursday night put this thing on the ground. Probably only need 2-3 people at most.

[goodhart]

Man, you need a lift!