Won't you please carry my engine?

NARFALICIOUS · 10-05-2007, 03:49 AM

I also posted this on CRSX..
I know this may seem crazy, but do you think 10 guys can lift an engine down a 4-step staircase, and back up again?

I'm asking, because I'm in automotive right now, and i'd love to eventually start a build all on my own, possibly of a G2 Teg or CRX, but I have no garage, and I thought the basement in our apartment building was a perfect place to do the engine and various components. The staircase is short, only 4 steps. I'd use a cherry picker to take it out of the car of course, and a stand to hold it, but the staircase is definitely in my way.
According to a thread on HondaTech, an H22 would be around 350-500 lbs depending on what's still attached. 500 / 10 guys = 50 lbs each? I know it isn't as simple and balanced as that...but come on. Surely 10 guys can do it ?

e60.deluxe · 10-05-2007, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NARFALICIOUS

I also posted this on CRSX..
I know this may seem crazy, but do you think 10 guys can lift an engine down a 4-step staircase, and back up again?

I'm asking, because I'm in automotive right now, and i'd love to eventually start a build all on my own, possibly of a G2 Teg or CRX, but I have no garage, and I thought the basement in our apartment building was a perfect place to do the engine and various components. The staircase is short, only 4 steps. I'd use a cherry picker to take it out of the car of course, and a stand to hold it, but the staircase is definitely in my way.
According to a thread on HondaTech, an H22 would be around 350-500 lbs depending on what's still attached. 500 / 10 guys = 50 lbs each? I know it isn't as simple and balanced as that...but come on. Surely 10 guys can do it ?

the problems are gonna be where to hold it. its not easy for 10 guys to get around an engine. if its only four steps why dont you use an engine hoist.

***Undispu7ed*** · 10-05-2007, 05:15 AM

Hahahaha... rofl. MAGNETO FTW!

NARFALICIOUS · 10-05-2007, 05:19 AM

i don't think a hoist will lower that far. plus it'll probably tip over

e60.deluxe · 10-05-2007, 05:23 AM

well ill tell you this i helped a friend replace an engine in his MR2..1ZZ, and it was really really Fing hard for the two of us to even hold the engine, i dont know how 10 people will.

and all we did is take it down from the ground and up to a hydroulic platform like this, platform lowered all the way obviously:

(on an MR2 you actually jack up the car and then put the engine in from underneath)

yes it was only two of us, but a major problem was where to hold the engine.

4door · 10-05-2007, 05:47 AM

i did this once with a h22.......1st/take the head off. 2nd/ take off the oil pan and crank. then u should be able to lift it up. i left my oil pan on and dropped it and it bent alot of stuff up along with broken sencers

BigT · 10-05-2007, 07:09 AM

You'll be lucky to get 3 maybe 4 people on it if you are going down stairs. However, me and three other guys carried a chevy 350 crate motor from a pickup truck into a garage and held it up while a 5th guy bolted it to an engine stand. We didn't have to go down stairs or lift it off the ground or anything, but that engine probably weighed more than the engine you are talking about.

If you strap it to a palet you can just carry it that way. Or maybe take some time to bolt some accessory bracket in various places to use as handles or something. Just make sure to drain any fluids and take off any accessories. I think you could do it.

DTNguyen107 · 10-05-2007, 07:48 AM

Possible to make a ramp and roll it down?

arrivalanche · 10-05-2007, 10:35 AM

we usually had 3 people and we were fine. just make sure your boys eat their wheaties that day

MellowGato · 10-05-2007, 10:43 AM

fashion a pulley system and do it yourself...

Snake-eyes · 10-05-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undispu7ed

Hahahaha... rofl. MAGNETO FTW!

+rep

Anubis · 10-05-2007, 12:07 PM

seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen

whtdvl · 10-05-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BigT

If you strap it to a palet you can just carry it that way. Or maybe take some time to bolt some accessory bracket in various places to use as handles or something. Just make sure to drain any fluids and take off any accessories. I think you could do it.

this sounds like the best idea...strap it onto a palet..that should handle the weight and it would give more points/area for more people to grab onto

Black³ · 10-05-2007, 02:30 PM

a buddy of mine lifted a small block 305 from a chevy suburban (complete, minus intake manifold) out of the back of a jeep, and put it on the floor with out damaging anything - by HIMSELF!

He was un-hurt....

I should send him your way.

NARFALICIOUS · 10-06-2007, 12:28 AM

mO 64 StAnG 06 · 10-06-2007, 12:45 AM

Stick it in between a few tires and roll it.

10-05-2007, 03:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
NARFALICIOUS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Location: Location Posts: 254 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Won't you please carry my engine? I also posted this on CRSX.. I know this may seem crazy, but do you think 10 guys can lift an engine down a 4-step staircase, and back up again? I'm asking, because I'm in automotive right now, and i'd love to eventually start a build all on my own, possibly of a G2 Teg or CRX, but I have no garage, and I thought the basement in our apartment building was a perfect place to do the engine and various components. The staircase is short, only 4 steps. I'd use a cherry picker to take it out of the car of course, and a stand to hold it, but the staircase is definitely in my way. According to a thread on HondaTech, an H22 would be around 350-500 lbs depending on what's still attached. 500 / 10 guys = 50 lbs each? I know it isn't as simple and balanced as that...but come on. Surely 10 guys can do it ?

10-05-2007, 05:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Undispu7ed* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 3,865 Jon iTrader: 1 / 100%	Hahahaha... rofl. MAGNETO FTW! __________________ Hardships of my RR Si http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/intro...k-anymore.html

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10-05-2007, 05:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
NARFALICIOUS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Location: Location Posts: 254 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i don't think a hoist will lower that far. plus it'll probably tip over

10-05-2007, 05:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
e60.deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Forest, CA Age: 22 Posts: 4,811 iTrader: 3 / 100%	well ill tell you this i helped a friend replace an engine in his MR2..1ZZ, and it was really really Fing hard for the two of us to even hold the engine, i dont know how 10 people will. and all we did is take it down from the ground and up to a hydroulic platform like this, platform lowered all the way obviously: (on an MR2 you actually jack up the car and then put the engine in from underneath) yes it was only two of us, but a major problem was where to hold the engine.

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4door Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: charlotte,nc Posts: 526 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i did this once with a h22.......1st/take the head off. 2nd/ take off the oil pan and crank. then u should be able to lift it up. i left my oil pan on and dropped it and it bent alot of stuff up along with broken sencers

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BigT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Duff Beer Krusty Burger Buzz Cola Costington's Department Store Kwik-E-Mart Stupid Flanders Park Posts: 1,465 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You'll be lucky to get 3 maybe 4 people on it if you are going down stairs. However, me and three other guys carried a chevy 350 crate motor from a pickup truck into a garage and held it up while a 5th guy bolted it to an engine stand. We didn't have to go down stairs or lift it off the ground or anything, but that engine probably weighed more than the engine you are talking about. If you strap it to a palet you can just carry it that way. Or maybe take some time to bolt some accessory bracket in various places to use as handles or something. Just make sure to drain any fluids and take off any accessories. I think you could do it.

10-05-2007, 07:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
DTNguyen107 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,341 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Possible to make a ramp and roll it down?

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arrivalanche Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 523 Aaron iTrader: 0 / 0%	we usually had 3 people and we were fine. just make sure your boys eat their wheaties that day

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MellowGato Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in the slow lane Posts: 545 iTrader: 0 / 0%	fashion a pulley system and do it yourself...

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Anubis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Williamsburg, VA Age: 28 Posts: 4,741 iTrader: 6 / 100%	seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen

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Black³ Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Just Moved To TX Posts: 99 Brett iTrader: 0 / 0%	a buddy of mine lifted a small block 305 from a chevy suburban (complete, minus intake manifold) out of the back of a jeep, and put it on the floor with out damaging anything - by HIMSELF! He was un-hurt.... I should send him your way.

10-06-2007, 12:45 AM	#16 (permalink)
mO 64 StAnG 06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 20 Posts: 2,741 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Stick it in between a few tires and roll it.