The big 1600 tp strip down thread

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by volkswombat, Aug 24, 2016.

  1. Just a quick pre drop question, is it better to drain the oil before engine removal? Suppose it'll be less messy and easier?

    Everything disconnected, ready to try jacking up with my puny jack and some flattish stones :eek:;)
     
  2. Wood is better than stones as stones can break in 2, wood tends not to. Yeah oil out otherwise you will need to lift it up to get a tub under after
     
  3. If it's going into an engine stand leave it but on the bench the drain first
     
  4. I would drain the oil out first and maybe you should get a decent jack and some wood blocks and planks for support.

    Definitely not stones or bricks which have a habit of crumbling suddenly.

    Do it safely.
     
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  5. It's ok I've built a very sturdy Lego tower that should hold it up . Kids aren't happy they're Lego is getting oily but hey. I paid for it.
     
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  6. :TTIWWP:
     
  7. Oil out first - otherwise the engine will tip over when you try and take it out on the slant, and the oil will make a big puddle and the neighbours will get grumpy with you. Plus its a extra tiny bit of weight you won't have to lug around with the engine when its out.

    I found a piece of wood between jack and engine made it much much worse - the wood was trying to fall off the jack, and the engine off the wood. I reckon its either proper wooden cradle type affair, or just the jack, anything else in between is worse.

    I've always dropped engine first, then jacked up enough to let it out. means you're working low down when releasing the engine and you don't end up putting it up higher / lower than needed.

    You may also find due to road camber you can pop the rear wheel that is away from the kerb off and jack up that side only, and draw the engine out sideways with eth fan coming out between rear brake drum and the back of the arch.
     
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  8. For those of a nervous disposition... Look away now...
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  9. No wombat's were squished...
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  10. JamesLey

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  12. You can't beat a pair of safety flip-flops :thumbsup:
     
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  13. That's great - good use of wood there!

    Looking forward to see what's inside now.
     
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  14. Are the heads off yet ?
     
  15. Tuesday wildchild

    Tuesday wildchild I'm a circle!

    And safety vest and shorts, the full armour what could go wrong?
     
  16. Apparently not. Yet.
     
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  17. Just seen the pics of your "Lego" tower, you are a braver man than me.
     
  18. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    When he's finished with those @Ermintrude wants them back, she's got commuting to do.
     
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  19. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    How did hubby go from the Lego tower picture to this one? Did he make the small wombats lift a corner each while he removed the tower and then pulled the engine back?
     
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