Re: [DML] engine weight?

["Robert Lingo" <rlingo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I seperated the tranny before pulling the engine.  Thought it would be to 
bulky a job otherwise.  The engine minus the heads isn't overly heavy.  I 
used a stand rated for 750lbs.  perfect,



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Soma576@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 5:31 PM
Subject: [DML] engine weight?


> Hey group,
>
> This fall I am pulling my engine out for exhaust work and other 
> maintenence.
>
> How heavy is the engine?  I need to know so I know how big of an engine 
> stand
> I should buy.
>
> When removing the engine, do you usually pull the trans through the top at
> the same time or do you remove the trans from underneath, then pull the 
> engine
> from the top?
>
> If you do both at once, what is the weight of the engine plus trans so I 
> know
> my max load for the cherry picker.
>
> Thanks!
> Andy




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