The Ford Barn

Tin Lizard · 11-30-2011, 11:49 AM

Hello all,

I'm a new guy here and a new owner of a '29 Tudor. This seems like a great forum and I'm excited to participate.

Using some design ideas from Gord's and Jason in TX's head pullers, I have fabricated a working head puller plate and will be adding provisions for engine lifting. I will be using two lift points along the length of the plate that will allow me to level the engine front to back, but I'm wondering about your experiences with the side to side balance during engine installation and removal. Most importantly, where is the side to side COG of a stock Model A engine? I'm assuming the carb and manifolds are still attached.

This common head puller / engine lift plate appears to put the side to side balance point on the driver's side of the middle head studs. Anyone have an opinion on how well placed it is?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Brent

(I happen to be from TN, but I'm not the long time member from 10-uh-C)

11-30-2011, 11:49 AM	#1
Tin Lizard Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 15	Engine balance during install Hello all, I'm a new guy here and a new owner of a '29 Tudor. This seems like a great forum and I'm excited to participate. Using some design ideas from Gord's and Jason in TX's head pullers, I have fabricated a working head puller plate and will be adding provisions for engine lifting. I will be using two lift points along the length of the plate that will allow me to level the engine front to back, but I'm wondering about your experiences with the side to side balance during engine installation and removal. Most importantly, where is the side to side COG of a stock Model A engine? I'm assuming the carb and manifolds are still attached. This common head puller / engine lift plate appears to put the side to side balance point on the driver's side of the middle head studs. Anyone have an opinion on how well placed it is? Thanks in advance for any input. Brent (I happen to be from TN, but I'm not the long time member from 10-uh-C)