How to Support the Engine?

Maxx Schlick · 02-19-2010, 08:27 AM

How to Support the Engine?

When removing the front cross member, the service manual says to use the J41803 and the J28467-B engine support fixtures, to support the engine, I googled up the part numbers and found them to be about $1200 worth of Kent-Moore tools.

The manual also has a warning not to support the engine by the front crankshaft pulley, but no explanation as to why not. I've known a few people who have supported the engine with a jackstand under the front crankshaft pulley, with no apparent problems.

Any advice from those who have experience would be appreciated.
Thanx

Maxx Schlick · 02-20-2010, 12:52 AM

Ok here it is.. a modified Harbor Freight Engine Support bar.
We welded a plate to each leg to extend the legs up by 7 inches. Feet sit firmly on the Frame Rails.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96524

This picture shows where we welded an extension on to one of the legs.

Thanks again to TR-6060 for the info about the Harbor Freight engine support tool. I love having the right tool for the job.