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by iaingale
12 Oct 2020, 12:03
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dropping Engine using wood + straps
Replies: 12
Views: 2293

Re: Dropping Engine using wood + straps

Try and take as many photos of the process, should be interesting, understand the theory behind batons straps and trolley jack, have you thought on how to release the straps gradually in sync with lowering the jack and will there be enough clearance including the height of the trolley jack at its l...
by iaingale
09 Oct 2020, 15:35
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Dropping Engine using wood + straps
Replies: 12
Views: 2293

Dropping Engine using wood + straps

Hi,  I'm going to attempt to drop my engine out, potentially using the wood, straps + jack method. From what I can see, the approach is to support the engine using straps + wood battens across the 'hole', then use a trolley jack to slowly ease the engine down onto a trolley. Can anyone offer any adv...