How to find a good hooker?
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How to find a good hooker?
Now that I have your attention, lol. What are the Carburated guys using to lift thier engines into the cars? I could use the carb mounting flange style, or ive always seen the valley cover plate style also. Im thinking the carb style would be more versitile for other vehicles I work on, but wondering what everyone else is doing. Thanks, Eric L
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Ive given thought about the carb flange ones before, but the idea of lifting an entire motor up with 4 3/8 bolts threaded into aluminum makes me nervous. I like the strap/sling idea though. Eric L
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I welded up some flat steel in T's with a chain slot to bolt to the front of one and the back of the other head. That allowed me to use a leveler.
Really the carb manifold bracket is more than strong enough. I have seen guys using nothing more than an exhaust manifold bolt on either side of the motor.
Really the carb manifold bracket is more than strong enough. I have seen guys using nothing more than an exhaust manifold bolt on either side of the motor.
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I just can't bring myself to use the carb flange one But that's me.
I've always used the exhaust bolt holes or front and rear accessory bolt holes on the heads (cross corner).
May have to try that strap idea though
I've always used the exhaust bolt holes or front and rear accessory bolt holes on the heads (cross corner).
May have to try that strap idea though
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I bought one of those four corner deals with the leveling crank. I will not put another motor in without it, especially if the trannie is attached. Gives complete control of motor/trannie angle going in. Thing made ME look like i knew what i was doing!
Oh, and I used the acc holes in the heads on all four corners.
Oh, and I used the acc holes in the heads on all four corners.
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The problem I run into with my perticular setup is that the motor is VERY close to the firewall. SO bolting a chain or strap to the back of either head is out. Thats why im leaning towards the carb mounting flange idea. And with a mid plate mounted to the chassis, tipping and aligning is not really a problem. Although, the hillbilly in me really, REALLY likes Barrets sling idea, lol. No really, Ive never thought about it before, thats kinda slick, lol. Eric L
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http://www.skspeed.com/ProductDetail...oductID=S71903
Through the website it charges shipping but If you were interested let me know for that $16 shipped. Doesn't work on dominator flanges!
Through the website it charges shipping but If you were interested let me know for that $16 shipped. Doesn't work on dominator flanges!
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Hey Mike, can you get a brand called performance tool. Part number w41034? It has the mounting flanges for dominator and 4150/4160. For me and my buds, we need both. Thanks, Eric L
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