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sako243 Member Since: 08 Jul 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 1233 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Piece of rope or chain
![]() Never had an issue with doing it that way, just take it slowly and stop if things start going wrong. Ed 82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6 95 Defender 110 300Tdi |
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NickMc Member Since: 01 Oct 2014 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1679 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If you’re scrapping the disco cut the top slam panel out and lift the engine gearbox and transfer out as one. I’d buy some shackles maybe. Don’t get the crane/pump handle stuck against the bumper
![]() the closer to get the hook to the engine the better as you’ve got to go quite high to clear the front on land rovers and they have a deep enough sump. Thing to remember about an engine crane is it lifts in an arc not straight up. Ratchet strap can be handy to pull the thing level. ![]() Click image to enlarge If you’ve not a lot of experience take your time and be safe. Level, flat and smooth surface for the wheels makes life easy. I prefer a forklift you don’t have to fight the arc ![]() ![]() Click image to enlarge |
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jimmythomson Member Since: 18 Jul 2017 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 46 ![]() ![]() |
Thanks guys
![]() Will invest in a 2 leg lifting chain kit too. I'll report back soon ![]() Jimmy. |
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jimmythomson Member Since: 18 Jul 2017 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 46 ![]() ![]() |
I managed to get my hands round the back and attach the proper rear lifting eye in the end. It was a real pain but got there in the end. Hopefully they'll hold the engine nicely now.
Jimmy. |
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sako243 Member Since: 08 Jul 2014 Location: Wales Posts: 1233 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Incidentally having done engine swaps (in a Defender which is far easier than a Disco) using a 3 tonne digger, fork-lift, engine-crane and chain hoist I'd definitely vote for the chain hoist.
Much much more controllable than any of the other options. Ed 82 Hotspur Sandringham 6x6 95 Defender 110 300Tdi |
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