kmascotto

I am about to remove the engine from my GT. Everything has been disconnected except the motor mounts, as per shop manual. My question is about the height of the car off the ground? I have the car raised about 18 inches off the ground on jack stands. I am using a standard engine hoist with the arm extended to its max to remove the engine but the front bumper of the car is stopping the hoist from properly lining up centered on the engine. I was thinking that if the car was closer to the ground the hoist might clear the bumper better, but if I lowered the car to hook up the hoist, i would not be able to reach the motor mounts to undo them.

Anyone who has done this before could offer any suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks

Adamant1971

You could always pull the front bumper off, not that hard to do. Is there anything stopping you from undoing the mounts than lowering the car and then lifting it out?

kmascotto

Hey Adam, i was trying to avoid pulling the front bumper.

I was concerned that if I removed the mounts first, the engine might topple forwards and hit the AC condenser...

GlenL

Do you have the hood off? What has been removed?

gbgastowers

I would have radiator and condenser out, hood off and have a long reach cherry picker that will be able to extend over bumper. You can rent one with a ball hitch to transport.

kmascotto

Its all off...as per manual.

Imo000

How about lifting it from the side? That's what I did on the parts car.

gbgastowers

Like this

kmascotto

here is a pic of my issue. Notice the hoist doesn't reach far enough....or is that just me...and its not an issue.

gbgastowers

Might want to get your condenser out. You have to have more reach IMO. The engine weighs around 500 lbs so you need the right equipment for your safety and so you won't tear anything up

GlenL

I don't have the manual memorized.

The issue is your lift. It's kind of small. Shorten the chains as much as possible. Looks like you may have to lower the car.

kmascotto

According to the manual its not required and not an issue in this case.

I see you had a long boom arm on your hoist. mines about 2 inches short.

gbgastowers

Why is it coming out?

kmascotto

Cam chain broke...actually tensioner pad broke and that broke the cam chain.

kmascotto

did you remove the motor mount bolts before or after you had the hoist hooked up?