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Out of curiosity. Anyone out there got the relative weight of the various incarnations of the big Healey engines?

Not being the most well built bloke on the block (140lbs on a good day) I had to resort to using a winch to remove the head from my BN1, I was wondering what sort of winch rating I would need to pull the engine if I should ever need to.

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Hi Steve,
I believe that the six cylinder engine weighs around 560 lb & the four around 480 lb.

The four cylinder head weighs about 65 lb. Like you I had trouble lifting it over the front shroud without damaging anything & used a lift.

I used this problem as an excuse to get a DW aluminum head which weighs about 20 lb less.
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Not sure about the four (4) cylinder engine, but the six is thought to be 612 Lbs whole and 135 Lbs. for the head (though I've lifted them several times and didn't think it was that heavy).

A two (2) ton rated engine hoist is my method of choice and it handles the complete engine & trans okay.
 
Yes, as Randy said the 6 cylinder motor is listed in the workshop manual as 611 lbs, the gearbox is 79.5 lbs, the Gearbox with overdrive is 117 lbs. So 728 lbs being held by those little rocker arm studs during hoisting is enough to keep you on your toes.

Not sure about the weight of the head but I did throw my back out when pulling it out of the trunk in front of the machine shop. Next time I'll let someone give me a hand!

Cheers,
John
 
I would think a hoist attached to most garage ceiling beams would work okay for removing the head. However, I wouldn't suggest using that type of rig for removing a Healey engine and transmission. I usually rent a engine hoist (only $12 per day) from a local rental company. They are heavy and cumbersome, but easy to setup and use. You'll need a large vehicle to pickup and return the hoist. Barely fits in the back of my Jeep Cherokee. Make sure you leave enough room in front of the vehicle to move the hoist, with engine/transmission attached.
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Johnny:
I usually rent a engine hoist (only $12 per day) from a local rental company. They are heavy and cumbersome, but easy to setup and use. <hr></blockquote>


They are $30 a day around here. I am envious as I have to pull my engine any day now before it goes to the paint shop. I have been putting it off since I am going to be pulling the engine alone, and I have been enjoying a few good driving days.

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