How strong of a Cherry Picker for engine removal through bottom?
#1
How strong of a Cherry Picker for engine removal through bottom?
I am looking at this cherry picker at Harbor Freight for $150 and it has an 8 ton ram but can only support 1000lbs when the arm is fully extended out. Do you think this will be enough to lift the front end of the car if the entire front k member, engine, suspension, steering, etc was not attached (removing engine through bottom).
#2
>get this or equivelant... http://www.haynes.com/products/?sear...amaro&x=15&y=9 before you start and screw something up.
#4
I dont think Haynes cover lifting your car up with a cherry picker, or do they? I already have a dealer manual but I just need to know if a 1000lb cherry picker can support the front of a t/a without k member and everything bolted to it.
#5
I used a cherry-picker engine hoist from Schucks, that is damn near a harbor freight twin.(i think) 4 extension settings...(2 ton, 1.5 ton, 1 ton, .5 ton)
1st engine swap I did through the bottom it lifted everything fine using 1/2 ton setting...went to do a second engine swap and with the entire car being supported by the hoist (1/2 ton setting), the metal tubing began to split as I was lowering the vehicle. Luckily, for some crazy reason it stopped splitting after about 4inches and the whole car didn't crash to the ground.
The hoist will work fine...just DO NOT use the most extended setting (1/2), use 1 ton or higher. Just my recommendation.
I'll post a picture of the split hoist here soon as I find it...
1st engine swap I did through the bottom it lifted everything fine using 1/2 ton setting...went to do a second engine swap and with the entire car being supported by the hoist (1/2 ton setting), the metal tubing began to split as I was lowering the vehicle. Luckily, for some crazy reason it stopped splitting after about 4inches and the whole car didn't crash to the ground.
The hoist will work fine...just DO NOT use the most extended setting (1/2), use 1 ton or higher. Just my recommendation.
I'll post a picture of the split hoist here soon as I find it...
#7
>The Haynes manual coverts a lot of terminology that the factory manual takes for granted (laymans terms) I actually thought it was very helpfull when I replaced the stock engine with my 396 LT1.
There are just 6 bolts that hold the K member on andif you have enough blocks of wood and 6 ton floor jack stands (for the height) you should have an easy time doing it from the bottom if you choose.
There are just 6 bolts that hold the K member on andif you have enough blocks of wood and 6 ton floor jack stands (for the height) you should have an easy time doing it from the bottom if you choose.
#10
I am looking at this cherry picker at Harbor Freight for $150 and it has an 8 ton ram but can only support 1000lbs when the arm is fully extended out. Do you think this will be enough to lift the front end of the car if the entire front k member, engine, suspension, steering, etc was not attached (removing engine through bottom).
#12
/the haynes manual says to take it out the top and says its dangerous to take it out the bottom w/o a lift\ ///i used a cherry picker that sounds like the one you mentioned with no problem lifting the body. very simple process but just be careful.
#13
Just use your head, pay attention and be careful. No lift nedded.
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