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    I do it just the way that Ron Pope suggests, bolt the engine to the adapter plate first, then all you have to do is feed the entire assembly into the big round hole. I also put grease on the snout of the adapter so it spins easier when you are rotating the engine for work. I use my engine lift to pick the motor up to put it on the stand, but I have done it with two guys, three is better, two lifting and one feeding it onto the stand.

    What IC2 says about injuries is a very real concern. I tore the bicep off of my arm bone just lifting the corner of my 39 Dodge cab to put a shim under it one time.......something I had done a million times. It only takes that one time to cause you some serious, long term damage to your body. The older I get the less I lift without some mechanical helper.

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    Some of my "helpers"
    1 2T come-a-long
    2 2T chain falls
    1 very long 4X rope pulley arrangement
    4 2T jacks
    1 12T jack
    2 scissors jacks.
    2 very long 1.5" nylon rope
    1 long 1" nylon rope
    several various lengths of case chain

    I also have 'points' in my shop ceiling to hook up the chain falls

    My back - no problems now since I use my "helpers".

    Since it next to impossible to find help when I want to do something, I figure out a way - my car body went on with one chainfall and the come-a-long;

    Dave W
    I am now gone from this forum for now - finally have pulled the plug

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    Dave's got the plan, and Pops suggestions are what I follow with the engine stand thing.

    The other alternative? When I was MUCH younger one of the things I did to make a few extra bucks was move pianos. My partner in this operation was about the same size as me, say 6', 175#. Most moves went smooth because we didn't fight each other, teamwork is always better. On those rare occasions where we had to move one out of a basement we'd get one of my pards employees to help. He wore a size 3 hat and 54 coat......we put him at the bottom.
    Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon

    It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.

    Luck occurs when preparation and opportunity converge.

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