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Old Sep 15, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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I don't have any experience with lifting aluminum engines so I'd like a little advice from someone that has. I was planning on bolting my 2 lift chains to the uppermost inside bolt hole on the end of the heads. I don't know my mm sizes but it's about a 3/8 bolt using standard. I just don't want to break anything. Thanks, Steve
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Can anyone help me with the previous question? I don't want to pull a chunk out of my heads. I will be lifting the 2 chains with a cherry picker. Thanks.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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Are the heads still on the car?
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 09:35 AM
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Tne heads are on the engine which is on an engine stand and I'm ready to lift the engine and move it into the car. Thanks.
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That makes it a little more difficult. I normal do it with the larger head bolts. The holes for the P/S pump and A/C you could use those. The holes on the back of the heads are the same but I dont know how you will get the chain to clear the cowl. I wouldnt even try the intake or header bolt holes. Sorry I cant think of a good spot. You could drop the k-member put it on that the lift the car up and drop it on the motor and k-member.
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Actually I am just moving the engine onto a '55 chevy chassis. It doesn't have any of the front accessories on it. Thanks.
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That should work then.
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Thanks for your help.
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