<VV> Re: Cradle

Bob Gilbert traceya at montrose.net
Sat Mar 18 12:53:37 EST 2006


Howdy Folks
I understand the angle iron part but just can't see what role the guide 
pins have.
Thanks,
Bob

tkalp at cox.net wrote:

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>I have found a transmission jack very satisfactory for pulling and installing Corvair engines, especially when pulling just the engine.  With the ability to tilt the engine side to side and fore to aft I don't have to worry about raising the front of the car to get the correct angle.
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>To help locate and "lock" the engine on the trans jack I made an angle iron adapter that fit between the lip  and bolts of the oil pan.  A set of guide pins made from 2.5-3" 3/8 bolts with the heads cut off make the job a snap (thanks for the idea Patio M)
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