Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

[squeak911]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

I use a fork lift with an extension on the end of the forks.

 

[intimidated]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

i dont have any pavement, or flat ground so i had to improvise. worked like a charm....

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[Kevoz]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

Needless to say, the Frozen Block Disease is way too widespread....
This WILL be the last time in my life I replace a boat engine, lol.....
cheers,
Kevo

 

[Countyboater]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

I used a mini escavator to pull my two 350's out of a 30' weekender,don't know if I will put them back in that way or use a A-frame on casters.

 

[Bluestream]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

Large Oak tree and a come-a-long works for the most part.

You can take the boat off the trailer and put it on blocks if height is an issue for any of the above methods.

Your local garage should lift it out from free if you ask nice. (You do all the removal of whats needed before of course.)

Here's what I used to change my coupler, but I only had to raise it up 12" and slide forward 12". Worked great as the jack had wheels. Cost me $6 for 2x4's

 

[dsiekman]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

my garage

I have a 2" or 3" square aluminum square tube from an old retractable awning laying across 20 feet of trusses...
that pic was the test run....I have a better ratchet hoist now. deleted the nylon sling.

I would REALLY not suggest doing this. You're adding load to the bottom chord of the truss. Unless these are attic trusses (rated to carry load), they were never meant to support a compressive load. I can not tell from the picture exactly where in the span you have your point load, but from the picture you appear to be at least 10' from the door and possibly that distance from either side wall. That puts you pretty close to dead center which is the worst place you can load in that scenario. Also, if the tube stock is from a retractable awning I am guessing it is pretty light gauge and probably not rated for for that kind of point load. That combined with the fact that aluminum has a tendency to crush or break rather than bend could lead to a pretty ugly and unexpected failure.

Glad it worked for you, but I wouldn't press my luck.

 

[DaNinja]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

I have never had a problem lifting an engine out of a boat using a cherry picker. If I needed more height I would raise the front of the boat all the way up and/or let the air out of the tires on the trailer...

This is great to see. I have the same boat and didn't think a standard hoist would clear. The pics just opened up some options for me as I repower this winter.

Thanks! It made my day!

 

[littlebookworm]

Re: Frozen block disease, must replace....HELP!

Just remember that when you drop it back it, you MUST do an engine alignment. Otherwise you'll be tearing up your coupler. You can pick up an alignment tool on eBay for under 50. I did a SBC in a 24' Classic cruiser with an engine hoist with a long arm. I had to raise the engine above the deck, lay some 2x6s across, and set the engine on it. Then I could shorten the chain to lift the motor over the transom. Reverse for installation. Good luck. Hy