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sunnyorm · 02-04-2016, 01:26 PM

I would like to see everybody's Photos

of Your Engine Lifts ( fittings that attach to engine bolts, spark plug holes)

Or Variations used to attach to Hoists.

Thanks

Domino · 02-04-2016, 01:33 PM

Be careful what you wish for - everybody is one heck of a lot of folks. LOL.

mshmodela · 02-04-2016, 03:40 PM

Great thread!

29spcoupe · 02-04-2016, 03:43 PM

I just use a length of chain attached to bolts in the manifold studs and water inlet bolts.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-04-2016, 04:35 PM

I made an overhead frame on casters to lift and move the engine. I like woven nylon rope or seat belts to sling the engine. If the tranny is attached then I add another rope to the tranny to level the assembly.

George Miller · 02-04-2016, 04:50 PM

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Check pulling your engine without the head. there are a few lifts there.

MikeK · 02-04-2016, 06:54 PM

If you want something to screw into plug holes, buy two of the cheap (~$3) Motorcraft TT10 spark plugs and knock out the porcelain. Put 3/8 grade 5 bolts through them as attachment points. Minimum tensile on ONE 3/8 grade 5 bolt (USA, not Chinese!!) exceeds 5000 lbs.

I always use a screw-crank tilt device to make it safe and easy to get the engine pan over the front member (engine tilted up) and then tilted back to get the exact mating level for the clutch cover casting and front mount. It all then goes in with a wiggle. In this pix I am using the plug hole studs that came with a head puller.

JohnB15632 · 02-04-2016, 07:16 PM

I use a "normal" engine hoist, with a short strap, with two eye hooks that were attached to fitting that screwed into the spark plug holes. Moved my engine around easily. Very easy to move the engine/transmission to insert into the chassis

CarlG · 02-04-2016, 10:12 PM

This is pretty close to what Mike has. I used the lifting eyes that the vendors have (I think these came from Snyder's). I didn't use the length of chain like Mike did for fear I couldn't lift it high enough in my garage.

SeaSlugs · 02-04-2016, 10:34 PM

putting engine back in

removal....

Mike V. Florida · 02-04-2016, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=DarkRed]If you want something to screw into plug holes, buy two of the cheap (~$3) Motorcraft TT10 spark plugs and knock out the porcelain. Put 3/8 grade 5 bolts through them as attachment points. Minimum tensile on ONE 3/8 grade 5 bolt (USA, not Chinese!!) exceeds 5000 lbs.

I guess I'm too lazy I just bought the assemblies the vendors sell.

http://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/T17022.html

CarlG · 02-05-2016, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

I guess I'm too lazy I just bought the assemblies the vendors sell.

http://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/T17022.html

I also bought the assembly that the vendors sell, just because I don't have a complete machine shop to build things I might need.

gweilbaker · 02-05-2016, 08:33 AM

Seaslugs,
This has to be one the greatest pictures ever, it brings a laugh because it reminds me of when my brother broke the garage rafters pulling his Camaro engine, you just had to be there.

Thank you for posting it.
GW

1931 flamingo · 02-05-2016, 12:34 PM

Used to use an old A frame kids swing set, Loop of chain over the top rail, 1/2 ton chain hoist, 2 spark plugs with the centers knocked out and a couple of eye hooks, another short chain to the eye hooks. This setup was usually at a different house every weekend. Just got the chain hoist back from the last guy that used it about 45 years ago. My Dad "borrowed" the chain fall about 50 years ago.
Paul in CT

katy · 02-05-2016, 01:11 PM

This gantry wasn't wide enough, so I extended it.

katy · 02-05-2016, 01:20 PM

I use this sling.

Mitch//pa · 02-05-2016, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gweilbaker

Seaslugs,
This has to be one the greatest pictures ever, it brings a laugh because it reminds me of when my brother broke the garage rafters pulling his Camaro engine, you just had to be there.

Thank you for posting it.
GW

I second that HAHA. An all time classic

Bruce · 02-05-2016, 02:18 PM

I changed from two eyebolts to just one when I saw a famous engine rebuilder lift the engine with one eyebolt in the spark plug hole nearest the firewall. With the flywheel cover and flywheel on the engine it is pretty well balanced. The one-point lift makes it easier to swoop the engine in over the headlight bar and under the firewall -- without making big scratches.

Tom Wesenberg · 02-05-2016, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

putting engine back in

removal....

That's the heavy duty model with 2 x 6's instead of 2 x 4 extension legs.

1Tudoor · 02-05-2016, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

That's the heavy duty model with 2 x 6's instead of 2 x 4 extension legs.

Function Rules !

02-04-2016, 01:26 PM	#1
sunnyorm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 359	Your Photos / Engine Lifts I would like to see everybody's Photos of Your Engine Lifts ( fittings that attach to engine bolts, spark plug holes) Or Variations used to attach to Hoists. Thanks

02-04-2016, 01:33 PM	#2
Domino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts Be careful what you wish for - everybody is one heck of a lot of folks. LOL.

02-04-2016, 03:40 PM	#3
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts Great thread! __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

02-04-2016, 03:43 PM	#4
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 761	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts I just use a length of chain attached to bolts in the manifold studs and water inlet bolts.

02-04-2016, 04:50 PM	#6
George Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 2,975	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check pulling your engine without the head. there are a few lifts there.

02-04-2016, 06:54 PM	#7
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts If you want something to screw into plug holes, buy two of the cheap (~$3) Motorcraft TT10 spark plugs and knock out the porcelain. Put 3/8 grade 5 bolts through them as attachment points. Minimum tensile on ONE 3/8 grade 5 bolt (USA, not Chinese!!) exceeds 5000 lbs. I always use a screw-crank tilt device to make it safe and easy to get the engine pan over the front member (engine tilted up) and then tilted back to get the exact mating level for the clutch cover casting and front mount. It all then goes in with a wiggle. In this pix I am using the plug hole studs that came with a head puller.

02-04-2016, 10:34 PM	#10
SeaSlugs Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 3,968	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts putting engine back in removal.... __________________ 1929 Model AA - Need long splash aprons!

02-05-2016, 08:33 AM	#13
gweilbaker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 792	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts Seaslugs, This has to be one the greatest pictures ever, it brings a laugh because it reminds me of when my brother broke the garage rafters pulling his Camaro engine, you just had to be there. Thank you for posting it. GW Last edited by gweilbaker; 02-05-2016 at 08:38 AM.

02-05-2016, 12:34 PM	#14
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts Used to use an old A frame kids swing set, Loop of chain over the top rail, 1/2 ton chain hoist, 2 spark plugs with the centers knocked out and a couple of eye hooks, another short chain to the eye hooks. This setup was usually at a different house every weekend. Just got the chain hoist back from the last guy that used it about 45 years ago. My Dad "borrowed" the chain fall about 50 years ago. Paul in CT

02-05-2016, 02:18 PM	#18
Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 489	Re: Your Photos / Engine Lifts I changed from two eyebolts to just one when I saw a famous engine rebuilder lift the engine with one eyebolt in the spark plug hole nearest the firewall. With the flywheel cover and flywheel on the engine it is pretty well balanced. The one-point lift makes it easier to swoop the engine in over the headlight bar and under the firewall -- without making big scratches.