Random thoughts thread

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by jawn

How many friends do you have? Are they strong?

He has almost as many daily posts as me you think he has friends?

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by jawn

How many friends do you have? Are they strong?

The few friends I have are fat and lazy. Lol.

Originally Posted by Tcoat

There may be others but it was bad enough with one so I don't know how you would do it without. Probably could find a video someplace.

Yep, I thought I saw a video on Youtube someplace that didn't require the engine hoist. I'm looking for it.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Sweet. Keep us informed. I'm giving serious consideration to starting an earnest search for a '85 to '87 MR2. This November is the 30th anniversary of my first date with MomHawk and I picked her up in my original Olivia. Would be a good excuse to spend the money, and have a nice weekend runabout.

I would like to go with another 58 to 64 Chev but want to stay small. Also since I have no tools or shop space anymore want a turnkey not a project so the real classics are more than I want to spend. By going with a mid to late 70s "orphan" car I can have the unusual at a reasonable cost. I am in no hurry so will be watching for just the right thing.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

The few friends I have are fat and lazy. Lol.



Yep, I thought I saw a video on Youtube someplace that didn't require the engine hoist. I'm looking for it.

You could jack and support the motor and remove the subframe, and then remove the tranny. It's easier with a hoist, but it's potentially doable without one. If you have a few friends around with a few 2x4s and tow straps, one could lift the motor without a hoist - it just sucks and could end in tears. I've worked on an engine swap without a hoist before, and I would not recommend it.

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

I wish my brother kept his. Is the hoist really the only way to go?

I wouldn't say it's the only way. Back in my Honda building days, we used to get the car way up on jack stands (enough to get a body under the engine/trans). Use the jack and a block of wood to hold up the engine from below. Pull the trans out and onto your/buddies chest HAHA!! Then muscle it back up. Those were the days!

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Can I just say that this is a greatly formatted and easy to use forum. It's a lot better than most of the forums out there and this one is seriously active compared to other I've seen. I'm not just talking about other forums for the frs/brz but I'm talking about Impreza forums, Z forums, etc. Out of all the forums I am registered for this one is by far the best.

Also great contrast of colors, easy on the eyes. A forum I used to moderate had yellow text on white background. It was terrible.

Yay birthday! Woke up to a letter from one of our vendors on here stating a data security breach had occurred few months back with a decent length of occurrence.

Needless to say, I'm pretty pissed and have to go get my card switched out... again!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

The few friends I have are fat and lazy. Lol.



Yep, I thought I saw a video on Youtube someplace that didn't require the engine hoist. I'm looking for it.

You could go real old school and do it like I used to "back in the day". It worked just fine the time or 20 I did it.

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

I wouldn't say it's the only way. Back in my Honda building days, we used to get the car way up on jack stands (enough to get a body under the engine/trans). Use the jack and a block of wood to hold up the engine from below. Pull the trans out and onto your/buddies chest HAHA!! Then muscle it back up. Those were the days!

That sounds similar to the method my brother described to me when I texted him, though instead of really strong guy, he said another floor jack.

He was also a Honda guy and owned a 400+ hp RSX and later on an S2000.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Also great contrast of colors, easy on the eyes. A forum I used to moderate had yellow text on white background. It was terrible.

Yay birthday! Woke up to a letter from one of our vendors on here stating a data security breach had occurred few months back with a decent length of occurrence.

Needless to say, I'm pretty pissed and have to go get my card switched out... again!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

That sounds similar to the method my brother described to me when I texted him, though instead of really strong guy, he said another floor jack.

He was also a Honda guy and owned a 400+ hp RSX and later on an S2000.

You can probably rent a hoist for a reasonable price. It will make the job far easier (still a pain but easier)

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You can probably rent a hoist few a reasonable price. It will make the job far easier (still a pain but easier)

I actually just found a place local to me that does just that. I'll try and get a quote on how much it would cost to rent a hoist.

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

That sounds similar to the method my brother described to me when I texted him, though instead of really strong guy, he said another floor jack.

He was also a Honda guy and owned a 400+ hp RSX and later on an S2000.

Your bros advice makes sense now.

The second jack is really going to help, but ultimately you will still need to muscle the trans in place when it's up there (from the bottom and top). From what I remember, Murphy's Law always kicked in, and things never just slid into place

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Thanks for sharing the creepy gif... Time for beer.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

Your bros advice makes sense now.

The second jack is really going to help, but ultimately you will still need to muscle the trans in place when it's up there (from the bottom and top). From what I remember, Murphy's Law always kicked in, and things never just slid into place

This. Every day is arm day brah.