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oldcarmark (11/22/2025)
Sometimes it is easier and safer to move vehicle rather than the Cherry Picker. Moving the Hoist with 600 lbs hanging in the Air can cause the Engine to start swinging. Working in a confined Area it makes more sense to move Vehicle backwards a little. Hmmm. I planned to pull the motor by myself, so instead of removing the hood, I was going to pull the front wheels in order to get the car low enough to clear the fender (hoist hight limit), and use wood blocks to support the trans., just assuming the hoist would roll ok on smooth concrete. Guess I should re-think the issue.
Complications arise if a shop swaps the motors since I need to reuse the valve gear & accessories and need time to play with the geometry, etc., plus transport problems also. Maybe hiring a muscular crew to help with the actual swap (?)
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The last engine I pulled was out of a 1966 Mustang, and that was at least 35 years ago. I don't remember having help, and all went well. However, I'm becoming paranoid in my old age (71 in less than 2 months). Hiring a licensed person to do it puts the liability on him, if any damage is done. On the other hand, I try to avoid paying people to do what I am capable of doing myself. I like to think that I've yet to reach the age that I can no longer do things that I was once able to do, but I'm wise enough to know that there are things that I shouldn't/won't do.
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The last engine ‘I’ pulled was out of a ‘53 Merc. and that was 63 yrs. ago. Still not wise enough apparently, to recognize when assumptions are unwarranted. Back then, I was hanging the chain hoist from a homemade swingset, and was standing in the engine bay trying to jerk the motor off the splines when the supporting pipe broke and nearly knocked me unconscious.😁 The set was so sturdily built, I ‘assumed’ it would support the load. Just didn’t realize rust had taken a toll over the years.
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I had a similar experience with a tree branch, but I wasn't pulling an engine. It knocked me off an 8-ft. ladder, breaking 4 ribs and a collarbone. I was in a bad way for about 3 months, but nursed my wounds at home. No doubt, some things are better left to the professionals.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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