<VV> engine (only) removal for LMs?

[J R Read_HML]

I may have understated.  It probably is at least 2X8 maybe 10.
Later, JR

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Spencer Shepard" <sshepard5 at carolina.rr.com>
To: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>; "Ray Rodriguez III" 
<grymm at echoes.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:25 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> engine (only) removal for LMs?


>I do the same but use a piece of 2X10 or 12 wood. I remove the oil 
>filter/fuel pump/alternator housing (be prepared for oil leak), the motor 
>support and distributor so I can slide it straight back as far as possible 
>so I can get my giant pliers to help push the input shaft back into the 
>tranny so I can lower the engine. I've done it many times alone, but it 
>nice to have a (competent) helper to work the jack while you are under the 
>car.
>
> Spence Shepard
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "J R Read_HML" <hmlinc at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Ray Rodriguez III" <grymm at echoes.net>; <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 10:55 AM
> Subject: Re: <VV> engine (only) removal for LMs?
>
>
>> Ray,  Others will disagree...  but I just use a regular floor jack with a
>> large (4 inch?) cup and a piece of 2X6.  Being VERY careful, I can do 
>> engine
>> only without a helper to balance the engine - but it makes me feel better
>> when there is an extra pair of hands.
>>
>> Be careful not to hang the weight of the engine on the input shaft since
>> that runs the risk of bending it.
>>
>> Later, JR
>> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
>> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110
>> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140
>> "Keep the Love Alive"
>>
>