Engine Lift Points
08-16-2019, 07:27 PM
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Engine Lift Points Not sure if this is the correct place to ask this question.
Wondering if I can attach my engine hoist to the tapped holes at the ends of the cylinder heads? Will be attaching at each end of both heads. I know they have a plate that attaches where the manifold is for supporting the engine from a cherry picker, but I don't want to pull the manifold.
Engine is an aluminum LS1 from a 2000 TransAm. Will be lifting the engine with the trans (4L60E) attached. Will these connection points be strong enough to carry the load? What if I remove the trans?
Thanks for the help.
Wondering if I can attach my engine hoist to the tapped holes at the ends of the cylinder heads? Will be attaching at each end of both heads. I know they have a plate that attaches where the manifold is for supporting the engine from a cherry picker, but I don't want to pull the manifold.
Engine is an aluminum LS1 from a 2000 TransAm. Will be lifting the engine with the trans (4L60E) attached. Will these connection points be strong enough to carry the load? What if I remove the trans?
Thanks for the help.
08-16-2019, 10:11 PM
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Now way would I just connect a chain between the front of the heads and remove it with the transmission still attached but I'm sure someone will chime in and say you can do it! Why not lift the car off the engine and transmission?
08-17-2019, 12:52 AM
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I would pull the intake anyway, Even with a load leveler you can still possibly break the manifold. I've used the holes on either end of the heads even with a 4l80e attached, I've used the water pump mounting bolts in an iron block and I've used the bellhousing bolts.
08-17-2019, 06:10 AM
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I would pull the intake anyway, Even with a load leveler you can still possibly break the manifold. I've used the holes on either end of the heads even with a 4l80e attached, I've used the water pump mounting bolts in an iron block and I've used the bellhousing bolts.
08-17-2019, 10:15 AM
#5
I would pull the intake off and buy a lift plate for the valley. That will help immensely if pulling from the top. Granted I disconnected the trans first, but in an FBody the block still needs to tilt almost vertically to get it out from above, and only moreso I imagine if the trans is still attached.
08-17-2019, 01:54 PM
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I would pull the intake off and buy a lift plate for the valley. That will help immensely if pulling from the top. Granted I disconnected the trans first, but in an FBody the block still needs to tilt almost vertically to get it out from above, and only moreso I imagine if the trans is still attached.