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12-02-2007, 12:56 PM
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safe engine removal?
I pulled my donor engine by attatching chains to the 'ears' on the firewall end of the head. With it on the floor, I can now see a beefy cast-in loop down near the bellhousing. Is that what I should hook the chain to? It seems as if the extreme angle needed to clear the radiator support would mean that the chain would put a lot of pressure on the valve cover, but those little ear thingies don't look very substantial. I still have 1 remove and 1 install to go, so would like to be safe. Also, what do the engine and tranny weigh together? Thanks in advance for info. I have to go install oil cooler lines and separate the engine from the tranmission, so will check back later.
Thank you, Scot
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12-02-2007, 01:14 PM
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It might not seem so
But I will say that I think your whole W123 would hang quite secure from those ears. My, a metal loop like that will hold an awful load. It will bend and deform long before it lets go.
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12-02-2007, 01:23 PM
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Those ears are there for pulling/suspending the engine, so I bet they can easily handle at least 2x the weight of the engine/tranny without an issue.
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12-02-2007, 02:16 PM
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i have, ive used them twice on two engines they bend and deform as mentioned but they are very sturdy, in fact i was using a crane that had really crappy wheels on it so when i would pull the engines out they would swing and move all around bending the hooks a small amount but still extremely strong i wouldnt worry about it one bit.
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12-02-2007, 03:59 PM
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Like every has said "they will work fine, no problem" I have used them many times. buy or borrow an "adjustable" spreader bar too be able to "tip" the engine with the tranny if you chose.
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12-03-2007, 01:34 PM
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Thanks guys
OK, I'll keep using them . I was just nervous 'cause this weighs a bit more than the VWs and Subarus I'm used to.
I did use an adjustable leveler; don't think I'd have gotten it out without it. Scot
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12-03-2007, 02:35 PM
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Quote:
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Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? As long as they would add one additional commandment for you to keep thy religion to thyself. George Carlin (Wonder where he is now..) 1981 240d (engine donor 1983 240d) recently rebuilt engine hurray! - No more.. fought a tree and the tree won. pearl black 1983 240d 4speed (Converted!@$$%) atleast the tranny was rebuilt.
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12-03-2007, 03:43 PM
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I think the adjustable spreader bar was under $20 on sale at Northern Tool. I use the air ratchet on the adjuster nut, really make life easy
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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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12-03-2007, 04:11 PM
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I used them too. Get a load leveler, it makes life much easier!
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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