Lifting Engine
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I need to lift the engine off the mounts to get the oil pan out. Will running a chain to the bolt holes on the front of the head be a sufficient lift point? It just needs to be supported while I lower the kmember. If those bolts will work, what size/thread pitch are the bolts for those holes? Thanks.
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Thanks for the info. Ive got one more question. How high can you lift the engine up with everything connected before you run into problems? Im trying to get the oil pan out and I only need about an inch to an inch and a half for it to clear the bell housing with the tubular k member.
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from what I've read you can drop the K-member several inches (4"-6" IIRC) without completely removing the 6 bolts that support it, so you might be better off just supporting the motors weight from the top and dropping the K to get your clearance.
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I think Im going to try just lifting the engine first. I know you can just remove the rear 4 bolts on the k member and let it hang, but I would have to remove the motor mounts to do this anyway. If I can get enough clearance with just the lift it would be worth it to save the time. Thanks guys.
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@99z2838- Where did you jack on the transmission? I was under the impression it was not a good idea to place the entire weight of the drivetrain on the transmission like that.