Engine removal (1 Viewer)

[www1221us]

I currently have a fj40 that I am working on. Right now its on jack stands. Somehow I need to get the F-Engine off the frame. However I do not have an engine jack so i have a problem. does any one know of a way to get the engine out without an engine jack?

 

[3_puppies]

is it in a shop? could you span across the trusses and just pick off that with a come-a-long?

 

[www1221us]

is it in a shop? could you span across the trusses and just pick off that with a come-a-long?

unfortunatly no, its outside in a driveway

 

[brew8]

I own an engine picker now but before that I would rent one for a few hours and get it done. before that I would use the cieling trusses as Paul suggested and a come along and lift it then roll out the truck, cheers, Larry

 

[www1221us]

Where did you used to rent one?

 

[Chromed]

Big tree? Harbor freight s pretty cheap to buy one. Or find a new bud

 

[www1221us]

before that I would use the cieling trusses as Paul suggested and a come along and lift it then roll out the truck, cheers, Larry

rolling the truck would be difficult cause ive taken the axles off.

 

[bbalbano]

Open the yellow pages and call all of the auto parts stores to see if you can rent one.

 

[vtcruiser60]

Any large equipment rental could help you with a engine hoist or cherry picker. I suspect you could get one for $30-40 per day. Course to reinstall the engine you are looking at that times two. You might as well buy one for $125-150 and then sell it locally. Then you would have it available for your whole project. Post an ad locally or under craigslist and see if someone responds with a dusty one for sale. If you buy used, check it out first. Make sure the piston is operable and not leaking.

 

[madoc1]

word of freindly advice,rent or buy a 2 ton cherry picker, as a 1 tonis real close to the max. jim

 

[www1221us]

I think I have found a place where I can rent one. how many pounds is the F-engine? I ask this because aparently they only have one that can lift 1200 lbs

 

[IDave]

The F engine weighs some 750 lbs, give or take.

A hayneedle works!

 

[Cruiserdrew]

You need one of these: It's a 2 ton engine crane from Pep Boys $139 with a $20 rebate. It isn't great quality, but it gets the job done.

 

[mr_manny]

Do your friends wrench?
Get a few to go in with you on a puller...

That's what I did and between the three of us, It's paid for

 

[hatchman]

Just recieved spam mail....Harbor Freight has store wide sale...20% everything in the store. http://www.harborfreight.com/





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