TurboSE Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 lift an Rb26 short block off an engine stand? Sounds simple enough right? I have an Rb26 short block ready to go to the machine shop, hanging on an engine stand. It sagged a lot on the stand (not the Nissan-style side mount, but the Harbor Freight 2000lb'er), and I'm just not sure how to pick it up with the hoist and not damage the oil pan or the head gasket surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth-Z Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Multiple ways to do it. I end up moving motors around by myself all the time. Nylon Rope works. If you can tow a car with it why not lift a motor? You might find it easier to remove the pan and all the internals. Bolt the crank girdle back on. As for the engine stand. They can hold the weight. Mine is attached using RB20 main bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Purple240zt Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Chain, and a couple really good bolts bolted into the side of the block in opposing corners. I lifted a ford V6 by the intake manifold a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZZeee Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I would remove it with a stick of dynamite. Too many of those damn turbo RB's kicking SBC buttocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSE Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Multiple ways to do it. I end up moving motors around by myself all the time.Nylon Rope works. If you can tow a car with it why not lift a motor? You might find it easier to remove the pan and all the internals. Bolt the crank girdle back on. I was thinking, nylon rope or ratchet straps...I just wasn't sure the pan would take the weight. Mine sags just like that on my stand, I'm always worried I'll find it on the floor of my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSE Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Chain, and a couple really good bolts bolted into the side of the block in opposing corners. I lifted a ford V6 by the intake manifold a few days ago. I think this is the method I finally decided on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSE Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I would remove it with a stick of dynamite. Too many of those damn turbo RB's kicking SBC buttocks. haha...I could just ship it to you and you could figure out how to get it off the stand!!! Thanks for all the help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 You'd be surprised, but old seat belts work great for engine hoists ,etc... Old tires make excellent bump stops, cradels for engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentyfourouncer Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yes, seatbelts are extremely convenient when you stumble upon a turbo engine at your local pick-n-pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSE Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 You'd be surprised, but old seat belts work great for engine hoists ,etc... Old tires make excellent bump stops, cradels for engines. We actually hoisted my motor by a seatbelt when I bought it, but I don't trust my knot tying ability... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZZeee Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 haha...I could just ship it to you and you could figure out how to get it off the stand!!! Thanks for all the help guys! Yeah, that would be just fine. But don't forget the turbo, intercooler, and other neat stuff. I won't fodder your life by returning them though. I'll send you my uber-cool N/A V8 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSE Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yeah, that would be just fine. But don't forget the turbo, intercooler, and other neat stuff. I won't fodder your life by returning them though. I'll send you my uber-cool N/A V8 instead. You're a swell guy, remind me to put you on my Xmas card list! You wouldn't want the turbo, it's a T88...Greddy junk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 PSHHHH. Jitter and I drag engines across fields with with broken rubbermaid bins and do the lift-and-toss into truck beds like nobodies business. CAUSE IT AIN'T CHO'R BUSINESS! *runs away with seat belt straps and RB30's* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSE Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 PSHHHH. Jitter and I drag engines across fields with with broken rubbermaid bins and do the lift-and-toss into truck beds like nobodies business. CAUSE IT AIN'T CHO'R BUSINESS! *runs away with seat belt straps and RB30's* For some reason, this post conjures images of an event in the World's Strongest Man competition...the RB Toss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZZeee Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 ... "You're a swell guy," Yes, I am. "...remind me to put you on my Xmas card list!" Okay, put me on your Christmas card list, please. You wouldn't want the turbo, it's a T88...Greddy junk! Awe, that's okay. Just throw it in w/ the rest o' the junk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Mine sags just like that on my stand, I'm always worried I'll find it on the floor of my garage. then your first step should be to lose that POS engine stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckolander Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 You're best bet is to bribe 3 or 4 friends with beer, and then pick it up the old fashioned way, sit and watch them do all the work for you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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