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drive train => engine => Topic started by: andy on July 08, 2012, 09:11:23 AM

Title: engine lift points
Post by: andy on July 08, 2012, 09:11:23 AM

Ok, im ready to drop the engine into the frame. I have a French crate engine that's still bolted to its shipping frame. Where do you guys bolt the chain to lift it? Pics of an engine lift in action would be great  :)

Andrew

Title: Re: engine lift points
Post by: steve-0 on July 08, 2012, 10:51:51 AM

this is how i did it.
assemble the transmission before you install.

if you just want to pick the engine you can pull 2 head bolts at opposite ends and bolt them back down with a lifting lug under each.

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Title: Re: engine lift points
Post by: andy on July 08, 2012, 11:05:08 AM

Thanks Steve. I was thinking head bolts. Are the bolts long enough or do I need longer bolts? What is the torque spec for those bolts once I'm done?

Title: Re: engine lift points
Post by: steve-0 on July 08, 2012, 11:33:17 AM

the originals are long enough
110 FT LBS.