Temporary Engine Support

[Richardtr3a]

I am planning to fit the new clutch to my 3A. This will mean the gearbox out and if the rear seal on the crankshaft is leaking the sump will have to come off.

 

How can I support the rear of the engine so that the work can be done standing up using a 4 post lift. There is a built in lifting eye at the front but nothing at the back.

 

Thanks

 

Richard & H.

[Lebro]

_{A Rope around the rear of engine, tied to a wooden beam across the top of inner wings (well padded of course)}

 

_Bob

[Don Elliott]

Don't attach the rope to any beams, rafters etc. if the roof for your garage is of simple construction.

 

I heard about a TR owner who did this and instead of lifting his engine, he pulled down the roof of his garage.

Edited August 6, 2016 by Don Elliott

[barkerwilliams]

Richard,

 

If the engine is going to be tipped whilst removing gearbox just check that there is sufficient clearance between the engine fan and radiator. Its a shame to ruin a good radiator.

 

 

Alan

[Guest ntc]

Block of wood rear of the head and use the bulkhead

[billy l]

+1 ref above.

[Richardtr3a]

I will remove the fan first. I am planning to give this to a local garage but it needs forward planning..

 

Thanks so far

 

Richard & H.

[foster461]

If this is professional shop they will have one or more movable beams on the 4 post just for this purpose. There are many times when you need to support or jack up an end or a corner while it is on the lift. Call them and check.

 

Stan

[TonyB]

My engine has a lifting bracket attached to the rear most cylinder head retaining stud and exhaust stud on the right hand side, a standard fitment for this engine. I think they tend to get not put back after removal for head decarbonising.

Tony

Edited August 7, 2016 by TonyB