DeliveryCaptain
Member
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2023
- Messages
- 16
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Vessel Name
- Bear Flag
- Vessel Make
- '81 Her Shine 40
A per my previous posts, I'm attempting to remove a stuck #6 piston and need to lift the engine to slide the oil pan forward to get at the connecting rod nuts. I'm thinking I'll support the cabin sole underneath with some 2x4's and use a 6x6 wood beam (or steel) across the engine room hatch. Disconnect the shaft flange coupling from the transmission, free the engine from the aft motor mounts and lift only the rear part of the engine with the transmission attached so it pivots upward on the forward motor mounts. The engine is mounted higher in front than aft, of course. All I need is about 4 inches which I don't think will put too much strain on the forward motor mounts. The head and other components have been removed for other reasons so it's been lightened up considerably. Just wanted to run the plan by the forum here for any suggestions, advice, or words of warning.