RobG Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Hi all, Just thought I would mention here for others who may get stuck with no engine hoist, tight garage and getting on a bit age wise. Lost all my oil pressure so a crankshaft regrind became necessary. Car in small garage and no access to a hoist. You can get your engine out on your own with no hoist. I know it is easier to take the whole lot out with a hoist but I did not have that luxury or the room. I stripped it down in situ, gearbox back, front plate off, car up on very sturdy stands and dropped the block out the bottom of the car. Got crank reground, all new shells and tis back in ok. Might help anybody contemplating the same, you need to be fairly fit and flexible though. RobG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted January 31, 2022 Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 That is impressive dangerous though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobG Posted January 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2022 Nope, not dangerous, I had multiple backups all the way. Even axle stands had a backup. Used some tips from the Egyptian pyramids, the block was rolled out on metal tubes, easy peasy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MichaelH Posted February 1, 2022 Report Share Posted February 1, 2022 Great It shows that when you have insoluble problem and you find a work around it is doubly satisfying, a whole different part of the joy of TRing. Michael H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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