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How to get an engine in with no Jack or lift

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Old Oct 27, 2022 | 12:23 PM
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Hey folks,

Because I have no friends I’m on my own I need to get the engine back in my F3 and on my own it’s a B***H of a task, I don’t own a scissor lift or a Jack, any ideas?

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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 12:06 AM
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Do you have a ladder?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 03:24 AM
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Like a folding step ladder? Could definitely get one
 
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Old Oct 28, 2022 | 01:23 PM
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Yeah, I've used ratchet-straps from ladder to lift engine instead of entire bike.



You can lift bike's rear-end on stand so it's perfectly vertical. Stuff engine under bike, lay ladder over top and use ratchet-straps to lift just engine. Use 2 straps, one in front and one in rear. Then you've got 4 lines around engine to level and tilt as necessary while lifting.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2022 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by dannoxyz
Yeah, I've used ratchet-straps from ladder to lift engine instead of entire bike.



You can lift bike's rear-end on stand so it's perfectly vertical. Stuff engine under bike, lay ladder over top and use ratchet-straps to lift just engine. Use 2 straps, one in front and one in rear. Then you've got 4 lines around engine to level and tilt as necessary while lifting.
this is genius.. some good problem solving there! Appreciate the reply buddy, will dig the straps out!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2022 | 06:16 AM
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I cry aloud from across the pond and the Mediterranean, from the ol' place of "Greek Patenta" improvisation homeground,
that IS a great example of good American Spirit: Going along with whatever you have at hand to get the job done!

 
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Old Oct 30, 2022 | 07:50 AM
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Over here in the UK in Yorkshire we have the saying "make do and mend" which means the same thing! or "bodge it"
 
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