Re: Pulling engine and transmission together???

Posted by HH56 On 2015/3/22 12:14:46

I agree with Tim on pulling the front clip or nose. I had bare frame. Trying to lift an engine high enough to clear the grill and fenders is a non starter with my cherry picker and even if it could, IMO an accident or damage waiting to happen. Even lifting that much weight as high as needed just to clear the front crossmember while car is on jackstands is not something I want to do often.

I also have a HF load balancer and maybe the same one. It is about 2' long with a crank on one end and a chain link ring in the center to attach to the hoist or cherry picker hook. I bought open chain links of the type where a small barrel screws over an opening in the link to close it tightly. Used one on each end of the balancer to attach to the straps. 3/8 links would fit my balancer but the strap ends were a bit too much bulk for that size so went to 1/2 diameter links. Those were slightly too large to get in the balancer so I did have to open the center of the attachment points on the balancer slightly so the link threaded portion would insert thru the chain X slots.

I've used chains previously but did not want to on this last engine, Chose to use cargo straps or slings under the engine. Those were also from HF.http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-6-ft-6400-lb-capacity-web-sling-95626.html The straps do require a bit of playing around with to get the exact drape you are comfortable with but are short enough that the engine does not have a lot of room to move. As mentioned, one in the rear that was held in place nicely by the bellhousing and oil pan. The one in front I chose to use the slide bolts so it wouldn't move or slide as the engine was maneuvered.

With two of us it went smoothly. We had it in place and bolted in less than an hour..