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7111S week's winning suggestion comes 1 from Mr, H. Debnam of Little Dun mow, Essex. For removal of the engine from a B.M.C. 7-tonner, in the absence of a proper cradle, he recommends making up a cradle from 10-in. channel which can be used with a suitable piece of rod to slot into the end of a trolley-jack arm. Mr. Debnam's own example, which is shown in the drawing, has sides 5 in. high (though these can be as little as 3 in.) and these must be cut off at 911 in. on the right and 10 in. on the left because of the oil drain plug, etc., fitted at the sides of the engine sump.
He stresses that the pin which is to slot into the trolley-jack arm must be welded exactly in the middle of the base of the cradle.
The sump of the engine fits into the channel and the engine is removed by lowering the jack and pulling it away from the cab; the front of the cab prevents a crane being pushed in over the engine.
Comments Handyman: A good idea; the side supports will prevent the engine tipping as it clears the chassis and the operator would be unable to pull on the jack handle and steady the engine at the same time.