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I tried using a floor jack and lumber to lift my engine once, in a '71 Bronco. Had to replace a motor mount. The engine came up just fine until I put pressure on the mount bolts. All of a sudden, the weight was too much for my oil pan to bare. Collapsed up to the crank. Once I finished installing the mounts, I had to order a new pan. Lesson learned for me, next time use an engine lift.
I didn't want to use the pan as a lift point just for that very reason. Besides I think rear sump pans are hard to come by. Anyway I plan on jacking it up someplace on the side of the block. I may have to fab up a "Lift Here" bracket. Lifting the engine is not an option because its just too high for a engine lift. I do have a fork lift but I would need to do that work at my workshop but that is 20 miles away and presents a bunch of logistical issues.
I didn't want to use the pan as a lift point just for that very reason. Besides I think rear sump pans are hard to come by. Anyway I plan on jacking it up someplace on the side of the block. I may have to fab up a "Lift Here" bracket. Lifting the engine is not an option because its just too high for a engine lift. I do have a fork lift but I would need to do that work at my workshop but that is 20 miles away and presents a bunch of logistical issues.
There is a special tool I have used before for diesel semis that supports the engine along the oil pan rails. Been awhile since I used it, but it was U shaped, and seems like it contacted directly on the bolt heads.
Hello Candy Cane fans! Yes I'm still here, I have been busy with work and I also have another classic car that I have been working on as well. Last summer I finally fixed my leaking freeze plugs without pulling the motor. I removed the wheel, removed the right side motor mount and supported the engine with a 2x6 that I was able to wedge against the block. This allowed me full access to the freeze plugs. They where so badly corroded that one of them let loose on me just as I was scraping the rust away so I could see the plug. Removal was pretty easy but installing the new ones was a bit of a challenge that involved some cussing but eventually prevailed. So prof positive this can be done.
I hope you cleaned the holes really good and put sealer around the edge of the plug and holes before installing the plugs.
I had to do them on a 300 six and that job was not as bad. Remove the intake & exh. manifolds and they were right there.
Dave ----
Here are some photos from last years Hot August Nights car show in Reno. I was there for 4 days of classic car heaven and I'll be back this year to do it all again.
I'm still here as well Steve. And I never tire of seeing that beautiful truck of yours. Glad to hear that you got her all fixed up. So what's the other classic car that your tinkering with?
I'm still here as well Steve. And I never tire of seeing that beautiful truck of yours. Glad to hear that you got her all fixed up. So what's the other classic car that your tinkering with?
A lot of Ford die hard fans will be mad at me but my second project car is a 1972 Plymouth Satellite Seabring. I guess you can say that I like the not so common classics and the challenge of something new.
This is my hot rod car, it will be fully restored (Resto-Mod) like the Candy Cane. I'll be tearing up the streets with this one and putting those Honda's to bed. Show the kids how its done.
Today I reassembled the rear panel trim after a minor mishap in the garage. I had to take my truck to the body shop to fix a dent in the white area on the bed. I installed all new clips, ordered new rear side marker lights and did some minor maintenance and TLC. Our youngest son assisted in the project.
A lot of Ford die hard fans will be mad at me but my second project car is a 1972 Plymouth Satellite Seabring. I guess you can say that I like the not so common classics and the challenge of something new.
This is my hot rod car, it will be fully restored (Resto-Mod) like the Candy Cane. I'll be tearing up the streets with this one and putting those Honda's to bed. Show the kids how its done.
This is a not so common classics, 1970 AMC Javelin was a 390, 4sp, duel piston disc brake car. Now a 360, WC T5 5sp car with newer disc up front.
Now that my candy cane is done. The truck was practice for the Javelin as I did all the work on the cab off frame rebuild.
BTW nice job on your truck
Dave ----
It's always nice seeing an update from you Steve! I'm a little jelly that you can fit that beautiful beast in your garage too. I'm super happy that you are still giving her the love and Candy Cane looks so nice. I'll bet that trip to Reno was fun too, sure looked like it. Good luck on your other project too. I hope you'll share with us the updates.
Steve first off nice Satellite. It's good to know that Candy Cane will have some company in that garage. It can get quite lonely in there by herself. Second that's nothing for anyone to get mad over. And if they do, I'd say that they just not a real car/truck guy. Beside those cars are rather hard to come by.
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