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| | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | I was reading the thread where a Fella was asking about replacing the motor mounts without removing the engine. Basically, all Posters said it could be done without removing just about anything.
I'm down to the frame and have the front end off of the Blue Funk. Im in the process of doing a KBS treatment on the frame. The frame is supported in the front by 6 jackstands: 2 on the front near where the shackle attach and 2 under each cross member. That may be Safety Overkill, but I have a Phobia about being crushed.
Anyway, my queston is: Would it be a prudent idea to lower the frame while supporting the engine and tranny? That way, I could get to the areas of the frame where the engine and tranny rest for cleaning treating, and painting.
Would a floor jack with a block of wood be sufficient enough to support the engine and tranny? Or do I need acouple of more jackstands?
Your input will be appreciated.
Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,747 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,747 | That engine/trans assembly is long, heavy, and has a habit of trying to flip over when supported from the bottom. I'd suggest that you buy, borrow, or rent a cherry picker type engine lift and support it from the top. If you've got the cab off the frame, which I believe you do, it's easy to figure out where the balance point is to do a straight-up lift.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 419 | Thanks, Jerry.
Your belief is correct: The Blue Funk is down to its frame. And I don't want no engine/trans assembly flipping over. Especially on my big toe. | | |
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