I tried a search for this but couldn't find anything. I am wondering if those who have done their own majors, or even any techs out there, can tell me what kind of table they use, if any, to set the engine subframe assembly on when you lift the car off of it? Looking around I cant find anything to buy that seems "just right" All input appreciated.
I made my own from good quality external plywood, 18mm doubled up to 36mm thick: 760mm long 600mm wide with a 75mm x 75mm x 5mm cut out to clear the oil pipe b nut flats. (or remove the oil pipe then no need for a cut out) 75mm wheels, 8mm attaching hardware. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I used jack stands on dollies. Sounds scary but it was very stable believe it or not. Once out of the car and rolled into my work place I took the dollies out and did the work on the jack stands. Image Unavailable, Please Login
I use a pallet dolly. Works perfect with a 2-post lift. I have pictures in thread below. http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=140172613&postcount=5
Harbor Freight has 1000lbs furniture dollies for $15, I was going to buy one or two of those to roll engines around, should work well for the 355 when it's time.
I use the same siscor lift due to the space issues. Perfect for all jobs except things that needs center access, could be tricky a little.. My personal preference is the four post if you no space issue....i somehow feel more comfortable standing underneath big posts.....may be psychological.
Just go to Home Depot, Lowe's, or even Harbor Freight and by two 1000/lb furniture dollies for $20 each. Fast, easy, and cheap.
It's a challenger mr6 6000 lb mid rise. It works great for most things. I would go to a max jax if I could do over because it is hard to get under the car for some things.
What does that assembly weigh? Northern tool has a cool scissor jack rolling table about the right size for $399...but it is a 770 pound capacity. My feeling is it will work fine even if the engine trans assembly is a little bit heavier than that.
