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Old 06-08-2014, 02:16 PM   #21
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Me Too! I bent a piece of 1/4 round to make a loop and welded the whole thing together, It works perfectly. 1 old plug and # 3 spark plug hole and Viola! It's out!
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Works perfect
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Old 06-08-2014, 02:21 PM   #22
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Here is a picture of what I use to lift engines. I install the spark plug deals in #1 and #4. It is cheap and works well. I have pulled and installed several engine with it.
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Old 06-08-2014, 04:03 PM   #23
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wrndln,

Beauty! So you just took a spark plug, put a carriage bolt up it's you know with a nut at the top..
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Old 06-08-2014, 09:11 PM   #24
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mshmodela,
Yes, it is that simple. I also used a flat washer under the nut, why I don't know. It just seemed like a good idea and to make sure the nut couldn't slip through the holes in the chain. The bolts and nuts are 3/8" size. BTW, the large hook on the end of the chain was just there and has no function and I was to lazy to remove it.
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Old 06-10-2014, 12:39 PM   #25
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90+ dollars is a little much for using it twice (out and in).
I actually bought it as a head removal tool. It has been used numerous times by me and others to do that task.

Using it to remove the engine was just a freebee, using a tool I already had.
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Old 06-11-2014, 07:26 AM   #26
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The headbolt and manifold bolt worked well for me.

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Old 06-16-2014, 04:30 PM   #27
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Pulled the engine today. Thanks to all who advised.
I am proud that I was able to do it by myself, just like Grand dad did on his Kansas farm. Only took me 2 1/2 hours, no broken bolt and only a few fowl words. I thought it would be tougher.
Tomorrow I'll transfer the clutch and flywheel and maybe start putting the new one in.
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Old 06-17-2014, 11:51 AM   #28
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Mike V. Florida,
Where did you pick those up for $10? I recently pulled the engine out of my '28 roadster and had the same issues that Brobrian had. I ended up throwing money at the issue using some clevis' bolts attached to the head studs. Not a good way to go about it but the engine did come out. It needs to go back in eventually and I'd like to use the bolts and sparkplug adapters you show in the pics!
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Old 06-17-2014, 12:01 PM   #29
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Pulled the engine today. Thanks to all who advised.
I am proud that I was able to do it by myself, just like Grand dad did on his Kansas farm. Only took me 2 1/2 hours, no broken bolt and only a few fowl words. I thought it would be tougher.
Tomorrow I'll transfer the clutch and flywheel and maybe start putting the new one in.
Glad you got the job done, but it's a bit risky to support the engine at the bottom of the oil pan. This makes the engine much more liable to tip out of the sling, as compared to lifting up higher. I like to sling by wrapping the nylon rope or seat belt around the water inlet pipe and intake manifold.
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Where did you pick those up for $10?

From Snyder's catalog:




  • Engine Lift
    Threads into spark plug hole in cylinder head and has a large eyelet for a chain hook to hook through. Can also be helpful in removing a stuck head. U.S.A.
    Part NumberSpecificsPrice A-170221928-31$10.25 / ea.
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Old 06-27-2014, 03:12 PM   #31
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Just though I'd share my excitement! Finished putting the motor from Grand-dad's combine in the truck today. Used much of the advise I've gotten from many of you here, and Les Andrews book. Fired right up (more or less) and runs smoothly for an hour. A few adjustments (clutch and carb, head torque) and I'll be off for my test run.
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