Pullling the engine - only one place to hook to?
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KalamazooJohnny
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Pullling the engine - only one place to hook to?
Really, can I pull the engine with just that one little eyelet? I plan to pull the engine and transmission all together. Should I hook on somewhere else too?
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76was124
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Re: Pullling the engine - only one place to hook to?
I was surprised by this as well.
I used a heavy duty (2" wide) rachet type tie down straps to cradle the engine for the second point of support.
The single eyelet bracket can bend/twist and can pinch the timing belt cover.
Couple other suggestions:
* use a load balancer on the hoist,
* A second strap with the around the back of the engine will help provide a point of leverage to pull the engine to a tighter angle when maneuvering it.
* Careful not to pinch the wiring harness between the engine and the firewall
* Jack the front of the car up to improve the removal angle for ground clearance.
I used a heavy duty (2" wide) rachet type tie down straps to cradle the engine for the second point of support.
The single eyelet bracket can bend/twist and can pinch the timing belt cover.
Couple other suggestions:
* use a load balancer on the hoist,
* A second strap with the around the back of the engine will help provide a point of leverage to pull the engine to a tighter angle when maneuvering it.
* Careful not to pinch the wiring harness between the engine and the firewall
* Jack the front of the car up to improve the removal angle for ground clearance.
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