 gchemist
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10-21-14 08:14 AM - Post#2492517
I'm pulling a 4.7 motor this week. I don't have an engine stand anymore. I never received back from a user. He passed away before I could get it back.  RIP.
Does anyone have a pic or recommendation for building a short block stand using wood? I only need to transport it. It will mounted on an engine stand for head installation and clean up at a different location. Engine and trans are coming out as a unit. Ram truck engines/trans are easy to pull. Only one support across the engine bay is bolted on.
'83 Silverardo XST - ZZ4 powered
'95 Jimmy SLT (Bought @131,814)
'96 GMC Jimmy LS Ret. @236651 miles
'08 GMC Acadia 3.6L SLE
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grumpyvette
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10-21-14 08:30 AM - Post#2492519
In response to gchemist
this may sound rather "REDKNECK" but I see it done frequently, guys take two old used tires like from a corvette and stack them then tie rope thru the center so the center hole where the wheel normally fits on both tires stays lined up and then they just place that in the back of a pick-up truck and drop the engine so the oil pan centers on the wheel hole, the engine weight compresses the two tires, the rubber cushions the engine ,just be sure to tie it off so it can,t slide on hard braking or acceleration or sharp corners
that way youll have zero dollars invested in transporting the engine and no damage to the pick up bed!
http://forum.grumpysperformance.com/viewtopic.php?...
IF YOU CAN,T SMOKE THE TIRES AT WILL,FROM A 60 MPH ROLLING START YOUR ENGINE NEEDS MORE WORK!!"!
IF YOU CAN , YOU NEED BETTER TIRES AND YOUR SUSPENSION NEEDS MORE WORK!! |
Edited by grumpyvette on 10-22-14 05:17 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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66cayne
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10-21-14 05:40 PM - Post#2492645
In response to grumpyvette
exactly how I got mine home...
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 scrambldcj8
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10-21-14 06:10 PM - Post#2492650
In response to 66cayne
Can't be too redneck......it's done that way often 
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Algoma56
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10-21-14 06:44 PM - Post#2492654
In response to gchemist
I brought an engine home a couple of years ago(500 miles away), by sandwiching the oil pan lengthwise with 2 2X12's long enough that I could run a couple pieces of all-thread on either end. Tighten up the nuts, then dropped that on some scraps of 2 by whatever, perpendicular to them and screwed them to the 2X112s. Ratchet- strapped the engine towards the front of the box, and away I went.
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 rumrumm
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10-22-14 06:03 AM - Post#2492746
In response to Algoma56
I confess--I've done it, too!
Lynn
"There's no 12-step program for stupid."
383 sbc, Eagle, AFR, SRP, CompCams, FiTech Fuel Injection, Dyno #'s: 450 hp @ 5700, 468 lb. ft. of torque @ 4300.
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gchemist
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10-22-14 04:59 PM - Post#2492884
In response to rumrumm
I once delivered a 455 Rocket 500 miles on a used tire!! The Rocket was tied to all four bed corners and centered. Didn't move an inch the whole trip
After talking to my mechanic, (he just has way more experience) we are not pulling the block and trans. We just plan to bolt the heads back on. So this complicates cleaning the block a bit. I ran new oil through it before disassembly. I will waste another oil change and flush fresh oil down the block head galleys.
What else can I do/check to this head blown gasket engine?
The heads are being planated and pressure checked. The heads needed one new valve and valve stem seals. A new set of lash adjusters are going in too. New head bolts are being used.
'83 Silverardo XST - ZZ4 powered
'95 Jimmy SLT (Bought @131,814)
'96 GMC Jimmy LS Ret. @236651 miles
'08 GMC Acadia 3.6L SLE
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Edited by gchemist on 10-22-14 05:15 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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