So I have never taken engine or transmission out of my tiger, I've had it for 17 years, runs great and everything was fine, but I am fixing issues with rust in the floors and a bad sill replacement done in the '80s.
I found stuff about removing the engine from the top vs through the bottom. I decided to go through the bottom, but all the details about doing this were based on having the car siting on the ground and jacking it up. There is a great time lapse by Duke S. on youtube doing this.
Well I have a lift, it is my favorite tool in my garage. I bought it 15 years ago with the intent of using it to restore this Sunbeam, in the mean time I have restored a couple minis, sprites, BMWs and built a couple of race cars... well it was time to work on the Tiger.
So here is my engine and transmission removal through the bottom using a lift. It is quick ~ 2 min, but actually took 3 hour or so, plus clean up. Now that I have done it, it would be much shorter time... My $40 engine stand / cradle was a disappointment as it did not clear the motor mounts, and there were some clearance issues pulling the engine out straight (no tilt). I made a plywood box to go around the oil pan and set it onto a furniture dolly... actually worked great. I would do it this way again in a second, it was super easy, and I love my lift.
Anyway, here it is, enjoy
https://youtu.be/V787qlqvnuo
I am not an expert, and I don't do this for a living, I am sure there are better ways.... but I am a Rocket Scientist.
Wayne
I found stuff about removing the engine from the top vs through the bottom. I decided to go through the bottom, but all the details about doing this were based on having the car siting on the ground and jacking it up. There is a great time lapse by Duke S. on youtube doing this.
Well I have a lift, it is my favorite tool in my garage. I bought it 15 years ago with the intent of using it to restore this Sunbeam, in the mean time I have restored a couple minis, sprites, BMWs and built a couple of race cars... well it was time to work on the Tiger.
So here is my engine and transmission removal through the bottom using a lift. It is quick ~ 2 min, but actually took 3 hour or so, plus clean up. Now that I have done it, it would be much shorter time... My $40 engine stand / cradle was a disappointment as it did not clear the motor mounts, and there were some clearance issues pulling the engine out straight (no tilt). I made a plywood box to go around the oil pan and set it onto a furniture dolly... actually worked great. I would do it this way again in a second, it was super easy, and I love my lift.
Anyway, here it is, enjoy
https://youtu.be/V787qlqvnuo
I am not an expert, and I don't do this for a living, I am sure there are better ways.... but I am a Rocket Scientist.
Wayne