Supporting engine with trans removed

[4spdragtop]

Hi all, im removing 904, what's a good way to support engine? Block of wood under rear of oil pan?
Thanks
Steve

 

[mopar head]

Yep + bottle jack to relieve stress on mounts.

 

[Dana67Dart]

I would cut a 2x4 the width of the inner fender and hang it from there. If you want to distribute the load better cut some 6 inch long pieces and put a towel down on the fender first then put the 2x4 on edge on them. Fit and screwed together before installation would be a good idea.

In my drawing the 2x4 is not on edge but it would be MUCH stronger on edge OR a 4x4. The back of the engine is probably 1/2 to 2/3 of the total weight of the engine so 200 to 300 lbs

 

[remytherat]

I would cut a 2x4 the width of the inner fender and hang it from there.

This.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Hi all, im removing 904, what's a good way to support engine? Block of wood under rear of oil pan?
Thanks
Steve

Yes. That's what I would do.

 

[go-fish]

Engine Support Bar

 

[missing linc]

Engine Support Bar

Those work really well.

 

[S'cuder]

I would cut a 2x4 the width of the inner fender and hang it from there. If you want to distribute the load better cut some 6 inch long pieces and put a towel down on the fender first then put the 2x4 on edge on them. Fit and screwed together before installation would be a good idea.

In my drawing the 2x4 is not on edge but it would be MUCH stronger on edge OR a 4x4. The back of the engine is probably 1/2 to 2/3 of the total weight of the engine so 200 to 300 lbs

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I did that this summer and you're right, on edge or a 4x4 would have been better. The 2x4 sagged but held. I don't know what the little 4-banger and transaxle weighs. A rusty hooptie so I didn't use rags.

I'm a belt and braces guy when it comes to holding up an engine, so a block of wood, too.

 

[halfafish]

Engine Support Bar

Yes, a good idea but check your inner fender width vs. the length of the support. It was way too short for my D150, I had to do a 4x4 instead.

 

[4spdragtop]

Thanks guys, gonna keep it simple, bottle jack and wood.

 

[Dana67Dart]

I would cut a 2x4 the width of the inner fender and hang it from there.

I did that this summer and you're right, on edge or a 4x4 would have been better

Those work really well.

And the beauty of this is the car is movable

 

[1MeanA]

The bottlejack under the pan lets you lower the back of the engine easily.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Engine Support Bar

That's even cheaper than Harbor Freight. Thanks for that. I may have to pull the trigger.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yes, a good idea but check your inner fender width vs. the length of the support. It was way too short for my D150, I had to do a 4x4 instead.

Well, they're made more for smaller front wheel drive cars anyway.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Thanks guys, gonna keep it simple, bottle jack and wood.

No reason to use anything else!

 

[YY1]

I did the 2x4 thing, but reinforced with a section of 1/8 angle stock.
Also I attached a scissors jack to one side (block on the other) and that allowed lifting/lowering of rear of engine.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

I usually take the distributor cap and rotor off and let it hang. Easier to take the top bolts from underneath and easier to install. If you have a shroud you may have to take those bolts out.

 

[volaredon]

Well, they're made more for smaller (WRONG) wheel drive cars anyway.

Fixed it.

 

[A body]

The jack from my 01 Dodge pickup works great for that task. + being a screw type jack no worries of it bleeding down and has a very small foot print.

 

[azaustin]

I bought one of these (and I think it was on sale or I got some kine of deal) but it was well worth the money. It’s really heavy-duty and worked great on my 65 Dart convertible. Thought I had a picture of it in use but can’t find it.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

That's even cheaper than Harbor Freight. Thanks for that. I may have to pull the trigger.

Amazon has it for even less ($47.36)

https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Support-Capacity-Transverse-Garages/dp/B096FY98BS/?tag=fabo03-20

I don't know if it would fit a truck (or even a B body), but it worked great on my 67 Barracuda.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

I've gotta pull the trans out of my 63 Valiant, so that's where I'll be using the support next.

 

[matthon]

Pulling trans, then pulling k-frame.
2x4 bracing screwed together, thick heavy iron bar from my parents 200+ year old barn.
Bar looks bent in first pic but it's not.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Amazon has it for even less ($47.36)

https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Support-Capacity-Transverse-Garages/dp/B096FY98BS/?tag=fabo03-20

I don't know if it would fit a truck (or even a B body), but it worked great on my 67 Barracuda.

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If you're a prime member, which I am not. I don't go for them kinda gimmicks. If they want me to have a lower price, just frakkin give it to me.

 

[Ottmundr]

I supported it from below. A floor jack to lift it up, then jam some 4x4's under the oil pan, then gently set it down on the wood.

But I'm a retard, so don't do that.