removing K series engine and box

[freebee]

I am about to start removing my K series engine and gear box, I am hoping to do that in one piece, I can see what looks like a lifting lug on the back of the engine made of steel plate with an oval hole, is that where one would lift the back? and what do I pick up on at the front to lift the combined unit, in the absence of anything else I am thinking of putting a strop under the front?

Edited by freebee on Tuesday 19th February 18:12

Edited by freebee on Tuesday 19th February 18:18

[CharlesElliott]

At the front, on the offside of the engine there is a hole which is used to bolt the front lifting eye. It is normally removed from the engine when not in use as it sticks up. I guess you don't have it....

[Johno]

In fairness I found it much easy to use a strop front and rear, with the strop in between the gearbox and bell housing and front near the front of the sump pan and using the water rail to ensure it couldn't slide off. Then the 4 ends attaches to the load leveller it was easy to get it in and out . .

[Steve-B]

Johno's description is the way I've done it several times and strong straps or stout climbing rope wrapped many times to a loop works very well..

[130g]

Did it exactly as Johno describes recently...the load leveler makes it very easy, and practically a one man job.

[CharlesElliott]

Definitely a one man job, mine comes in and out quite a lot....