Author Topic: engine lift points  (Read 8513 times)

andy

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engine lift points
« 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  :)

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steve-0

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Re: engine lift points
« Reply #1 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.

http://halftrackinfo.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=129

andy

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Re: engine lift points
« Reply #2 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?
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Re: engine lift points
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2012, 11:33:17 AM »
the originals are long enough
110 FT LBS.