Engine lift 5.3 vortec
09-26-2005, 10:31 PM
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Engine lift 5.3 vortec I am a newbie to this forum so forgive me if this question is in the wrong forum but here goes.(I am putting this motor in a 1971 swb chevy c-10 so I will be needing a lot of pointers). I just recieved my engine today . It is a complete ready to run 04 chevy 5.3 vortec. It is still on the pallet. I cannot find a safe place to make the lift without tearing something up . I need help. What can I hook to on the motor to lift without breaking something . I cannot see any place available.
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09-27-2005, 02:11 AM
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It should have some lifting hooks, or places for them. I don't know if all the accessories, brackets etc. are on the engine or what. You can always take some chain and attach to the engine with a couple of bolts. Exhaust bolts usually work, one on one side in front and one on the other side in the rear. If you don't have a regular engine hoist with the balance/spreader bar (what ever its called), then you can use some pipe as a spreader to keep the chain from hitting any part of the engine.
09-29-2005, 05:39 AM
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I took my vette LS1 out with two flat pices of steel with two holes drilled in them. one hole to the back of the head and other with a link to a chain. then the front of the other head. I did remove the rear bolted heads valve cover just to make sure I didnt hurt it.
