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Technical Shop => Engine, Transmission & Rear End => Topic started by: dodj on March 09, 2019, 09:48:21 AM

Title: Can it be done?
Post by: dodj on March 09, 2019, 09:48:21 AM
Going to change to a QA1 K member (probably next winter), Ive seen smaller engined cars with the engine held up with a bar across the inner fenders while the engine support was changed. Think I could do that with a 440?  :thinking:
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: torredcuda on March 09, 2019, 10:25:47 AM
Should be no problem, just spread the load, the shock towers are pretty strong.
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: Chryco Psycho on March 09, 2019, 09:37:14 PM
 :iagree: :iagree:
that will work fine
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: mopar jack on March 10, 2019, 08:27:16 AM
Harbor freight sells an engine support bar, $75
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: mopar jack on March 10, 2019, 08:30:57 AM
I bought one to support and lift my engine to install a milodon oil pan.
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on March 10, 2019, 08:49:32 AM
Yes: I've done it.
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: dodj on March 10, 2019, 09:18:26 AM
 :worship:
Thanks everybody.
I think I'll start soaking the k-member bolts with penetrating oil this summer.
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: YellowThumper on March 11, 2019, 10:42:07 PM
Or you could just go Redneck like I did. :rofl:
It just sat on the frame rails and used some 1/2" all thread.


ALSO... Be sure to remove WP fan if you have a rad shroud.
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: dodj on March 12, 2019, 07:47:36 AM
Nice! @YellowThumper (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/yellowthumper_324)   :drinkingbud:
Those 1/4" bolts attaching the chain?...lol

Actually, cheap, and effective. And you don't end up with a likely 'one time use' tool around the garage.
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: YellowThumper on March 12, 2019, 08:02:00 AM
Quote from: dodj on March 12, 2019, 07:47:36 AM
Nice! @YellowThumper (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/yellowthumper_324)   :drinkingbud:
Those 1/4" bolts attaching the chain?...lol

Actually, cheap, and effective. And you don't end up with a likely 'one time use' tool around the garage.
4x4 for legs was overkill but it was fence post scraping had.
1/2-13 all thread.
Connection was just a metal strap with holes drilled.
Bolts were either 5/16 or 3/8. No not 1/4...
I just had an issue with loading the tops of fender structure. I know it is done and "should" be fine. Frame was in my eyes a better choice.
Title: Re: Can it be done?
Post by: HP_Cuda on March 12, 2019, 12:38:48 PM

Oldschool and it worked

:clapping: