John McM

I have removed the engine from my C4 once so far. I used jack stands, a small atv lift and an AC jack. While doable it's not easy with one person.

To move to the next step I have bought a scissor lift, a generic engine crane and a generic engine stand. I'm just finalizing the support ramps for the lift and thinking about my other tools.

I will buy a 201 Yoke for the engine stand plus the bolt kit.

Has anyone used the engine transmission jack adapter for sale at Pelican? It sounds appealing to hold the engine/trans in a balanced position and it suits my AC jack. However I can likely get away with modifying my ATV jack.

What do people use to lift the engine on the crane? Where are the lift points and are specific mounts required?

The goal is to have a smooth one person process to remove an engine/trans and get it on the stand.

Rocket Rob

I too use an ATV jack with a plywood platform to drop my engine. As to how to lift the engine? There is an eye hook at the front of the engine, near the oil pressure sender. I bought a 8' 2x4, cut it into two 4' sections. I bolted one piece to the rear engine mount and attached an eye hook on the other. Then with 3 friends, we were able to lift the engine enough to let me move it onto the engine stand.

John McM

Thanks. The use of the engine mount points explains why the engine lift carrier sold by Pelican has those.

jpar

If you're looking for a smooth one person operation, then the hydraulic table is the way to go. I've used mine multiple times and it work great. Just make sure you get one rated for at least 1000 lbs. Combined with your scissor lift, this will make your life much easier. It also makes transferring to an engine a breeze.

John McM

The one I used was similar, but smaller. I fitted a plywood base to mine.

With the scissor lift I shouldn't have a repeat of the issue where the lift range wasn't enough to clear (had to lift the body less than I wanted so it sat on the atv lift, then lift the body higher after the engine sat on it to clear the body - a pain), except that I'm likely to have to use a crane to lift it on the engine stand. That's one tool purchase saved.

C4inLA

+1 JPAR - Got exact one on sale and they took 25% coupon Paid bout 149.00, Score!!! Of course, once yolk attached to engine, gonna have to McGyver a method to get stand forward enough to accept yolk Ramps, Jack the cart with engine on it, could get diceyyyy ....

raffsracing

As already stated you can't beat the scissor lift. I did my removal & install alone with no problems. Good luck.

cscrogham

The Pelican one looks similar to the factory tool, maybe look around to see if you can find a used factory one as they show up from time to time and imho are the most safe option. Some great alternatives here tho.

964Andrew

When you don't have high lift table





Thanks!
Andrew

John McM

Is that Cedar? It would cost as much as crane

John McM

Scissor lift installed. A few final touches to go but it works.
Good engine drop access.

peter_jansen

Where is that scissor lift from? It looks great!

John McM

I'm in New Zealand and bought mine off an importer. Here's where they likely bought it from http://www.aa4cautomotive.com/produc...lift,AA-PS3600

C4inLA

Nice idea for Ramps. With two P-cars, as one of chaps on 993 forum said, best purchase he ever made.... I just ordered this in preparation for engine out, no affiliation:




65 bones

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That lift looks great. The oil on the heat exchanger looks really familiar.....