<VV> Engine Installation with an ATV lift

[GYoungwolf@aol.com]

Just for information. I used my new ATV lift ($79 from Sears) to install an 
engine yesterday. The owner had left the rest of the drive train in place. 
After a helpful tip from Ken Hand on getting the torque converter lined up and 
installed, I jacked the car up to the extent of a floor jack under the 2 rear 
jacking points. I then jacked the differential level with the floor and supported 
it with a jack stand. I was then able to roll the engine under the rear of 
the car, but had to remove the alternator adapter (the oil pipe was in the way), 
rear motor mount (from the body), and distributor cap. I was then able to 
slowly jack up the engine (with a foot pedal) while easing it forward (with the 
t-bar handle) to clear and line up with the TC. I got the two top mounting 
bolts. I jacked the entire drive train up about an inch so that the motor mount 
bolts were engaged and bolted it up. The bottom bolts were installed and pulled 
everything snug. Whole time was about 20 minutes with no assistance. Getting 
the engine onto the lift was also a breeze. I simply slid it from my hydraulic 
work table to the lift. It wouldn't be hard even if the engine was on the 
floor since you would only have to lift/leverage it up about 3 inches. I highly 
recommend one of these things!
Grant