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07-08-2021, 11:06 PM | #1 |
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How to lift a Y block
Right now I am hoisting the engine using both engine mount bolts on either side. Is there a better/safer/more efficient way-or am I still good? I just don't want to put pressure on the manifolds that may brake an ear off.
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07-09-2021, 02:11 AM | #2 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
Sounds like a good way to get it to flip over.. Top-heavy. I always lifted them with a chain across intake bolts. Right sized chain will fit intake studs closest to carb front. Tighten nuts on the studs down all the way back to intake torque levels or close to it with heavy washers, or just reverse the intake hold down cups above the chain on those studs so they don't accidently bend.
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07-09-2021, 02:43 AM | #3 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
use a lift plate that bolts to the intake manifold where the carb mounts
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07-09-2021, 03:06 AM | #4 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
Brushwolf, I was wondering about those bolts. I just wasn’t sure I had the length to hold the chain down. So I will adjust the chain to them. When I go to move it to the stand next week I will take the intake off so it will be easier to move.
Thanks, Mike
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Re: How to lift a Y block
Jim, I have seen those plate but will use the intake bolts for now. Thank you.
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07-09-2021, 05:29 AM | #6 |
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07-09-2021, 06:31 PM | #7 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
i have a set of the claws but i made a bracket to bolt to the intake both work good
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07-09-2021, 09:48 PM | #8 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
I have lifted just about every V8 from a 60 hp flathead to 426 hemis with the above mentioned carb lift plate. Most guys just build their own, but you can buy them from Speedway, Jegs, Summit, etc.
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07-09-2021, 10:18 PM | #9 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
Reversing those hold down steel cups will give you enough length with the manifold in place and leaving the intake on will probably decrease the likelihood of bending the studs, though they are pretty sturdy to start with,
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07-09-2021, 10:54 PM | #10 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
I always lifted engines with chain attached to front int. one one side and rear intake on other. I substitute manifold bolts with longer allen cap bolts and heavy washers.
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07-10-2021, 02:23 PM | #11 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
For the two I've done a lift plate on the carb flange worked fine, even with the transmission attached.
The adjustable lift brackets with variable tilt are much easier to use. Last edited by dmsfrr; 07-10-2021 at 05:59 PM. |
07-10-2021, 04:26 PM | #12 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
This blog post I had some time back will be a help to you I hope...https://www.hotrodreverend.com/post/...on-blog-part-8
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07-11-2021, 07:34 PM | #14 |
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Re: How to lift a Y block
Thanks guys. I was able to lift the engine easier with reversing the cups on the intake. Did my compression check and there is something wrong. I just need to figure out what-new thread coming…. But when I do go install the engine I am going to get one of those adjusters to make life a lot easier.
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