What would be the best way to support the engine simply to replace the motor mounts? (dont have a crane/picker)

Ive read of guy putting a 2x4 under the oil pan and jacking it up, but Ive also read you risk damaging the oil pump/screen that way...

thanks

 

I've always used one of these:

1000 Lb. Capacity Engine Support Bar

 

Don't support it by the oil pan.......trust me, I just had to tear my engine out because of a "knock" due to someone denting the oil pan in...

I've heard of people lifting very gently using the hub but I've never tried it and wouldn't personally recommend it.

 

The best way is with the tool RamAir95TA really is the best way. You can jack it up using the oil pan RAIL if you. Hold a u-shaped device that keeps the jack away from the bottom of the pan but that's really a lame way to do it.

I wouldn't jack any engine by the hub....

 

I used a lift, a pole jack, and a tranny jack. put the tranny jack on the tranny, the pole jack on the crank and slowly raised both till the mounts were unloaded.

 

I use a hoist in all situations, as I just don't trust anything else...

Little 200lb 4cylinder motors I've used 2x4's without an issue, but never on an lt1 lol. Damn engine is close to 500-600lbs IIRC.

 

Will be picking up the tool Ramair linked tonight. Looks to be exactly what i need and itll probably come in handy down the road too

thanks for all the replys, glad I asked before causing myself more problems

 

Put a jack or stand under it too just in case that thing slips/breaks.. O_o

 

It could slip but it won't break....I used one like that with my old jag V12/TH400 and it didn't even flex. That combo weighed in at 815 pounds....more that the LT1.