Up vs Down Fans,
I think the pictures of the "factory recommended" pull it out should
influence your choice. The engine/transmission unit are at a 45 degree
up angle for clearance. The car is on level ground, over what used to be
known as a "grease pit". These were holes in the ground before hydraulic
lifts were invented (or affordable to British car factories). The "hook
height" is really the deciding factor. In my gargage (no grease pit) I
could not get the u-rent hoist past the garge door when down, much less
have the ceiling clearance to lift the arm / hook / chain / engine /
tranny@45degrees clear of the car resting on the floor. Never mind how I
could disconnect everything, then lower the car to the floor before
putting the lifter on. I did this job on my '66 Mustang, and Jay's
Sunbeam Alpine (engines only), and had to do it in my driveway. Not much
fun at 100F.
So the instructions should read:
1) Dig 6' deep x 4' wide x 8' long trench. Dont forget to prevent
collapsing walls.
2) Add stairs or ladder.
3) Add elevator to bring tool chest down into pit (or old dumb-waiter)
4) Jack your garage up to the 14' ceiling clearance the Rootes factory,
and professional garages have, for crane hook clearance.
Then read the manual.
or:
Work outside.
or:
Do it by dropping engine/tranny down on dolly and jack nose car up about
3-4 ft. Roll out engine. Remember to face car in direction you can have
room to lift AND length to roll the engine out (maybe backed-in to
garage.
Steve - with no hands-on experience with this method. Just reading,
thinking about my space availability, and a lot nightmare memories about
pulling engines out in the driveway. Neighbors weren't to happy either.
--
Steve Laifman < One first kiss, >
B9472289 < one first love, and >
< one first win, is all >
< you get in this life. >
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