theblur98ss

iTrader: (71)

I know this gets asked alot but search isn't working. I've always taken my motor out the bottom but would like to pull this one out the top. I have the heads and intake off. Where does everyone hook the cherry picker up to? I put two bolts in the top where the knock sensors go but the arm isn't long enough on the hoist. Also can I pull the tranny at the same time or should I drop it first.

1999ssls1

iTrader: (71)

Leave the tranny on and put the chain through some head bolts and bolt it to the block.

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

Try this high speed lifting plate from QTP. http://shop.quicktimeperformance.com...ct_detail&p=61

theblur98ss

iTrader: (71)

Should I hook the hoist on towards the front of the motor or over the center?

rpmauto

iTrader: (14)

do you have to have the heads off to remove the engine with the qtp plate???

DONAIMIAN

iTrader: (18)

I bought a QTP lift plate, although the hoist I used was too short...so I learned how to take the front bumper off. No big deal because ive been meaning to do some stuff behind there anyway.

warp_6

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No you can use it with the heads on

N4cer

iTrader: (11)

I've always just put a bolt in the rear passenger head, and front driver head, and hooked the chains up there. Tranny unbolted though.

NemeSS

iTrader: (127)

bolt from pass. head cross to rear driver head bolt where ground is

i have an x chain i made and bolt to both heads, like x pattern
with any trans and acc., minus ac comp. aslo helps to remove alt.
but not necessary, i prefer to remove engine from top, takes me longer to
disconnect water lines and wiring, and to unbolt trans, tq arm, etc.

Captain InsaneO

iTrader: (38)

I have helped install and remove 4 engines from the top. I used what's called a "Happy Hooker" I found off ebay. I keep everything on the block except the A/C, Alt. and PS pump. We have even removed the engine with the tranny still attatched.

On average it takes about 15-20 minutes to remove it from the top once everything is disconnected.

Evans752

iTrader: (29)

If you have a lift you can drop it out the bottom but me I usually pull the tranny and take a big nylon rachet strap and put ot around the crank pulley and 1 pont dead center of the block(top bell housing bolt and pull it out the top. If you have a lift then the bottom is the best way. Good Luck

theblur98ss

iTrader: (71)

I got one of the qtp lift plates and it worked out very nice. It's almost too pretty for what it's used for though. I wish my valley cover was that shiney.