I bought a shop crane and engine stand last night. My friend Paul helped me get them home and assisted me in assembling the shop crane since it’s too heavy for me to do myself. I wish I didn’t have to buy one, but I don’t have any beams in this garage to hang a chain hoist from, so this is what I have to do. Also, I used to have an engine stand, but I think it’s in NJ with the MGs. That was relatively cheap anyway.

It’s going to be a tight squeeze with the shop crane in my little garage, but I think it’ll be ok. Also, I think I’m going to have to move the Shelby as far as I can to one side of the garage in order to take delivery of the new motor. I have a bit of time before I have to do that, though.

Once I get the old motor out, I plan on pushing the Shelby outside and giving the engine compartment a good cleaning. It definitely needs it. Hopefully I’ll get a warm day to do that.