Lift pump and Banks kit

[Jgreemo]

Hi guys, I'm going to have to replace a failing lift pump this weekend and with the Banks turbo on the motor, space is very tight. The turbo oil drain blocks one of the pump bolts, so to create a little more room, I was thinking of lifting the motor a few inches to create a little space and replace my motor mounts at the same time.

One question for you, can this engine be lifted from below? Will the pan (with a big piece of wood to spread the load) carry the weight or is it just not a safe way to do it? Either this or dismantle the turbo from above.

My local mechanic went from $65 to install the pump to "can't do it", so I'm going to have to do it myself.

Thanks in advance.

[Lightyear]

I replaced the lift pump on my Banks-equipped 'Burb without lifting the motor. As I recall, I just dropped the crossover to get a little more head and elbow room. Also seem to remember reaching from passenger side aft to start to moiunting bolts on the new pump. You will probably need six-jointed elbows, but it can be done, at least on a 1/2 ton.

[diesel65]

Lifting the engine makes it much easier to get a socket and extension onto the bolts thru the wheelwell above the chassis. Been there!!

[Jgreemo]

Thanks guys for your quick replies. William, will the engine pan support the weight of the motor?

Regards,
Jon

[john8662]

Mixed answer on whether the pan will support the engine weight.

I do this on core engines that are out of the vehicle, I sit them on the pan wih a piece of a 2x6 block of wood underneatht he pan lip to support the front of the engine. Haven't caved an engine pan yet.

The key is that the weight is distributed evenly accross the surface of the flat part of the pan.

In the vehicle, you'll need a good chunk of 2x10 or 2x12 that you can put the jack under first.

The main concern is whether you can get the engine high enough to get mounts out, which I WOULD NOT feel safe removing mounts with the engine only supported on a floor jack (I like my fingers too much).

But, if your intentions are only to get the lift pump serviced, then I'd think you could get away with it for now.

To replace the engine mounts, use an engine hoist.

[85-m1028]

I second the engine hoist idea!! yes you can set the engine on the pan, but with all the acessories and transmission atached may be a cumbersome task. The engine hoist will grab and steady that load for you making it allot easier!!!!