Pulling an engine from a Tiger is like a religion. Once someone excepts and
practices it a certain way, it generally becomes the only way. I am not
trying to convert anyone, just explain why I do it from the top.
I pretty much follow the Manual procedure except I don't remove the
steering rack or washer bottle.
You need the following;
* The ability to jack the car up temporarily 2 feet high in the front
and drop it after the tailshaft clears the tunnel.
* A chain-fall with a hook that will go at least 6 ft off the ground.
* A short lifting sling.
* A come-a-long to level the engine once it clears the tunnel and is
above the radiator support.
.Here are some of the reasons why I pull from the top
* I don't have to remove and reinstall the wheels.
* I don't have to remove and reinstall the front crossmember.
* I don't have to remove, then reinstall the steering column and
realign the wheels.
* I don't have to disconnect brake lines and then have to connect and
bleed them.
* I only need to disconnect and tie up the fuel line.
* After the engine is out I can safely roll, steer and stop the car
on all four of its wheels out of the way anytime I want without jacks or
blocks.
* I don't have to lift and roll the freshly restored body around
without front wheels and risk dropping a it. This has happened in our family!
* I can do the whole job by myself without help.
John Logan
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