2.8 engine weight

[DaddysTruck]

I'm about to need to buy a crane and motor stand so I can pull my 2.8 out. Not sure how sturdy the equipment needs to be. Anyone know how about how much the motor weighs?

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Not sure on weight but it's a v6 so fairly light. The engine cranes are pretty standard and a cheap one will do fine. I would reccomend a H-style [4 wheels] engine stand as the T-style [3 wheels] are a little more tippy when moving over rough concrete.

 

[DaddysTruck]

I think I will go with a 1000lb rating to keep me covered for that future 5.0 project that's bound to happen.

I haven't seen any factory hooking points on the 2.8 block. Is there a good way to attach the block to a hoist?

 

[adsm08]

I have a Big Red foldable engine hoist and move 4.0s and even 5.0s around a lot on the 1/2 ton setting.

Until recently my preferred method of moving an engine was an old seat belt tied to the exhaust manifolds. It works well, but can give issues trying to install if you leave the trans in.

When I moved this fall and then dove right into the 4.0 swap on my BII I found that method left me with a clearance issue with the garage ceiling. After that I went and bought a universal engine lift plate from Advance for $11 and just used that on another engine swap. I am never going back to the seat belts.

 

[RonD]

Also measure the distance from front bumper to center of engine.
It is worthwhile spending a bit more on a longer arm vs having to remove front bumper

 

[85ranger2.8]

Surprisingly, 380 lbs for the 2.8. Check out gomog.com , it lists tons of engine weight info.

 

[4x4prepper]

One ton is usually the rating with the hoist with the arm in the shortest position at the lowest height. That being said, it should be fine with a 2.8L. Quality wheels make a huge difference and most the cheap hoists have cheap wheels. Consider replacing with a hiigh quality big caster.

Myself, I use a large 4 ton because I like the overkill and it is much more stable, I have been able to move large 360 Chrysler marine engines with no problems and to pull a 2.8L/5 speed out of a car lifting it almost vertical to get it out of the tight engine bay and still clear the radiator support.

 

[kimcrwbr1]

I just use a chain and a couple exhaust manifold bolts you can center the chain and tilt the motor as necessary.

 

[AllanD]

I'll give you a clue on engine weight the heaviest automotive engines you are likely to come across are the older (early '70s vintage) 429/460 ford engines and these with exhaust manifolds and accessories run in the 750lbs range...

a Small block chevy with cast iron exhaust manifold and factlry cast iron intake manifold should be around 585#

a 289/302 Small block ford engine with CI intake and exhaust manifolds is a bit lighter at between
490# and 545# depending on what vintage the engine is and displacement... 351W engines are a bit heavier (that taller deck height adds some weight)

a 2.8, 2.9 or 4.0 would be under 400lbs in any configuiration...

So you really don't even need a 1/2ton engine lift as most of these engines
are around 1/4 ton

 

[Angie]

Don't worry too much about weight.... this is how i pulled a 4.0L out once....

some might remember this one

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52301