[Tigers] Tiger Engine Installation Techniques

[hanjan2]

Way to go John ... thought I was the only one pulling from the top!

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Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:35 AM
Subject: [Tigers] Tiger Engine Installation Techniques


> 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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