Ted, we're going to try something different. I've order a 911 Engine/Transmission Jack Adapter from Pelican. Of course, I don't believe the "one person" claim. That's why I'm inviting everyone over!
With this Engine/Transmission Removal Jack Adapter one person can quickly and safely remove or install the engine and transmission assembly in a Porsche 911. If you ever tried to remove a 911 engine balanced on some boards on top of a floor jack, while trying to keep it all from falling off onto the floor, you had to say to yourself there must be a better way. Well we did too! The top of the adapter cradles the sump plate as well as the large rectangular boss at the rear of the motor, keeping the motor from shifting side to side, or front to back. This plate pivots on the base, and by means of a adjustment bolt, the engine and transmission can be tilted to line everything back up during installation. The base has a 1-3/16" diameter pin which sets in place of the cup on most floor jacks 2-1/4 ton and larger. The bottom of the tray is lined in rubber to protect the soft engine case. This tool works on all 911 and 930 engines with the removable sump plate, or up to 1984 when Porsche did away with the sump plate.
