Engine is OUT!!!

This weekend was a blast!  I had 3 friends come over to help me really get some work done.  Dave made it here on Wed to get everything prepped for the engine pull.  Then on Sun, Chuck and Richard were able to remove the engine and mount it on the stand.  Each person did their part!  The problem is Dave spent all that time getting the engine bay cleared, and was unable to be here for the pull.  I hope the pictures did it justice.  None of this would have happened without the the help from you three.  Thanks!

The crane worked perfectly, and the garage door as still left open.  Shutting it would have given us a few more inches up there for clearance, but we made it work.  The surprising thing was how much of a tilt was needed to get the thing out with the transmission attached.  Using the load leveler was the ONLY way to go.  We could dial in the tilt and adjust as the engine was lifted and then lowered.  The crane was carefully wheeled away from the car with the load and there were no problems.  The concrete floor allowed it to move just fine.  Chuck and Katherine were able to manage the swing on the pendulum of Hell.

Richard showed up just in time.  The engine was pulled, but I had no idea how to get it on the stand.  After a little maneuvering of the stand, and obtaining longer bolts, he got it secured to the stand.  Now it will will be easily accessed for the tear down and rebuild.  I have to say, it's a little fun being able to wheel the engine around the garage to work on it.

Nice weekend you guys and Katherine has the up most patience for dealing with the 240Z crew.  Thanks!