About 20 yrs ago the first engine I pulled here was out of my Datsun PU. think it weighs 475# plus the weight of the 5-spd. I didn`t have an engine hoist, but do have a chain hoist.

I ran a 4X6 beam across the celing joists of the old barn. one end I placed a 4X4 under the joist/beam, and secured it so it couldn`t move. the other end sits on a wall that divides the 2 halves of the barn. it is very secure and solid, I used it 2 times before I acquired the engine hoist that I use for the MB`s.

I have always pulled the engine and transmission as a unit.

This is not exactly the safest way to pull an engine.
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works