Rocket Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Guys I'm sure someone will know the answer to this What does a 3.5 V8 Efi motor weigh (roughly) if complete with all ancilliarys but no manifolds? I need the same info for a transfer box and axles complete without springs or wheels. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi GuysI'm sure someone will know the answer to this What does a 3.5 V8 Efi motor weigh (roughly) if complete with all ancilliarys but no manifolds? I need the same info for a transfer box and axles complete without springs or wheels. cheers ummm.... been lifting one at one end getting it onto blocks in my shed, wouldn't have wanted to lift it in one so guessing 80Kg? have some bathroom scales that I may be able to get under it tomorrow if no one else comes up with an answer by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 ummm.... been lifting one at one end getting it onto blocks in my shed, wouldn't have wanted to lift it in one so guessing 80Kg? have some bathroom scales that I may be able to get under it tomorrow if no one else comes up with an answer by then Wikipedia puts it at 170 kg (375 lb) dry weight. No idea whether that includes ancillaries - it's for an early 3.5, so a later car with extra bits would offset the saving from not having the intake manifold I guess. No idea how accurate that is - wikipedia is notoriously unreliable. This site (www.v8church.com) says only 320lb depending on ancillaries - it appears to be just someone's home page, so in the absence of more reliable confirmation take that with a pinch of salt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 Wikipedia puts it at 170 kg (375 lb) dry weight. No idea whether that includes ancillaries - it's for an early 3.5, so a later car with extra bits would offset the saving from not having the intake manifold I guess. No idea how accurate that is - wikipedia is notoriously unreliable. This site (www.v8church.com) says only 320lb depending on ancillaries - it appears to be just someone's home page, so in the absence of more reliable confirmation take that with a pinch of salt too. Thanks, so around 150 Kgs then which is much more than a safe two man lift. Mmmmm.......... OK engine hoist needed to get it into and out of my trailer. In case anyone hadn't guessed I'm looking at a motor transplant. Does anyone know how much headroom is required to get a V8 out of/ into a standard 90 (on 7.50 x 16s)? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Thanks, so around 150 Kgs then which is much more than a safe two man lift. Mmmmm.......... OK engine hoist needed to get it into and out of my trailer.In case anyone hadn't guessed I'm looking at a motor transplant. Does anyone know how much headroom is required to get a V8 out of/ into a standard 90 (on 7.50 x 16s)? They're definitely more than I'd try lifting between a couple of people. If you've got a suitable bar (say a scaffolding pole) you could perhaps sling it from that and lift it with two people at each end? Not sure about headroom - we needed lots when we did mine, but that was mainly the hoist arrangement (Robhybrid's DIY digger attachment). We had a barn and a four post lift to play with so we weren't worrying too much about the ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 My garage is 7ft something height inside , When I shoved the eales in my engine hoist had to be outside, as you have to lift it high to get it over the front chassis ccrossmember.......... Mige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalkie52 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 If you post you're address, we'll sort out some lads to come 'round and fit it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 They're 150kg as far as i know, and two blokes can lift one, its even easier if you leave the manfolds on as they act as perfect hand holds. A friend of mine (posts as 898 KOR) has been known to lift one on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 RPI put them at 230kg 'fully dressed' RPI To get around your lift height it may help to remove the front wheels and lower the vehicle to the axle whilst you swing the engine in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I have lifted a V8 full with a mate I know two people that have lifted them complete into the back of my 90 in the past I could never manage it. (I would not want to spill there pints) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 RPI put them at 230kg 'fully dressed' RPITo get around your lift height it may help to remove the front wheels and lower the vehicle to the axle whilst you swing the engine in. Now there is some lateral thinking. Nice one Steve, I like that!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 I have lifted a V8 full with a mate I know two people that have lifted them complete into the back of my 90 in the past I could never manage it. (I would not want to spill there pints) Jules can you put me in touch they sound like handy blokes to know (assuming they are actually blokes)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 "bathroom scales"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minivin Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 "bathroom scales"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol RPI reckon 230KG for a "fully dressed" engine, think I'll save the bathroom scales this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 RPI reckon 230KG for a "fully dressed" engine, think I'll save the bathroom scales this time I was just thinking you must be a big bloke if you thought your scales would read 230Kgs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istruggle2gate11 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 A friend of mine (posts as 898 KOR) has been known to lift one on his own. [bragging mode] And it had its flywheel, was full of oil and coolant and ancilliaries! [/bragging mode] [honest mode] My back hurts [/honest mode] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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