jaymua

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What steps are involved in dropping the motor from the bottom. I have access to an engine hoist and frame contact hoist. Since i've heard its easier to remove the engine from the bottom i thought i'd ask how.

B-series motor

phatrick2332

Mechanically it is exactly the same as pulling the engine out from the top, disconnect wiring, fuel lines, exhaust, axles etc. I built myself a low platform from 1x1 square tubing with a plywood deck and casters on the bottom. I put that under the engine/trans, then use a jack to set the engine/trans down on the platform and then pull the mounts. After that just jack the car up and roll the engine/trans out from under.

I have found this is the easiest way for me to do it without having a hoist take up space in my garage.

jaymua

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okay thanks

Linh.

Yeah got to jack the car up really high though.

jaymua

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have a frame contact hoist and engine hoist that will be available

hayabusa160

i usually just hook the motor on to my hoist. lower it down to the ground on to a rubber maid container lid. jack the car up and pull it out.

putting the motor in the same way. but in reverse order.

jaymua

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anymore tips?

cdownin

I know you have a hoist but here is a tip!

jaymua

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whats the tip? leave the shift lever with it? oh ok and use a movers dolly too. thanks.

Do i have to move any ABS lines and crossmember? Its a B17

Linh.

Just did it today. I use my craftsman 1.5 ton aluminum jack with one 2x4 on top. I jack the front end first then place a 2x4 on the jack and jack it up from the driver side. On the driver side i just left a jack stand under the car.If you use a movers dolly like i did you need a 2x4 on the jack for it to clear. If you drop it on the ground you wont need it but its a pain in the *** to move the motor out.

jaymua

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jaymua

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wheres the bracket for the rear of the motor? for lifting purposes? use a sling?

cdownin

you cannot drop it with the rear bracket, passager, or drivers side bracket on.. I don't have abs so I don't know but i guess you can drop it without removeing the abs....

pettyboy69

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ya i prefer to drop motors out the bottom any way its a lot easier

jaymua

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alright thanks a bunch guys