over the years I have modified my engine lift for use with Cobras, Extented the arm and add 130 lbs of lead as counterbalance. We have used this lift to remove and install close to a 100 motor/trannies in Cobras. Maybe 30 times on my Cobra alone. With the extented arm we always install from the front of the Cobra. Lots of blankets to cover the paint. So far we have not chipped any paint.
I did remove a 428 with a C-6 from a stationwagon and a couple of 390 / C-6 from LTDs.
A couple of my buddies have help so much that we don't have to talk a lot when we are installing a motor.
We have tried to install a motor and then the trannie but it's easier to install together.
In the next couple of weeks Mike is bringing his CSX to my shop so we can help him install his 427 and TKO. We have never worked on a CSX car before. Mike wants to install the motor/trannie in one afternoon so he can take it home that day.
Dwight
