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Aaron104 · 12-27-2009, 02:05 AM

I've never used an engine hoist before and i wanted to know where to bolt it up to my 350 engine. i have the attachment with the horizontal tilt design if you know what that means.
Thanks!

*C-10 simplex* · 12-27-2009, 02:11 AM

Are you taking the engine out, or putting it back in? i suspect you're taking out, but i thought i'd ask to make sure----it will affect my answer.

Aaron104 · 12-27-2009, 02:14 AM

im taking it out sorry

Sinister · 12-27-2009, 02:15 AM

I bolt a couple pieces of chain to the heads.

Aaron104 · 12-27-2009, 02:16 AM

but where. does it have an affect on your engine?

Aaron104 · 12-27-2009, 02:20 AM

this is what im using

Sinister · 12-27-2009, 02:24 AM

I bolt to the holes in the head for accessories.

unclewatts · 12-27-2009, 03:35 AM

You can also buy a lift plate that bolts in place of the carb on the intake manifold. They don't cost much.

jim zag · 12-27-2009, 07:58 AM

Use the engine tilter. I finally bought one after all these years and it is the only way to go!

**LockDoc** · 12-27-2009, 09:21 AM

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I have always used the intake manifold bolts without any problem. Just take one out on each end and use longer bolts with washers. I would like to have one of the carb plates that unclewatts mentioned and I think it would work good with the adjuster.

LockDoc

**truckdude239** · 12-27-2009, 09:45 AM

i used a bolt hole for the exhuast manfiold casue they wheren't on teh truck

rsavage · 12-27-2009, 09:53 AM

I just have a length of chain with hooks at each end that I hook through the factory lift tabs which are placed diagonally on longer intake bolts, i.e. one tab on right front, one tab on left rear. I always hook the crane hook a link towards the back of the lifting chain so it lifts with a tilt to the back.
Just as important in pulling or installing an engine is where you are doing it. You need level concrete and enough room to maneuver the engine crane. You are going to have a lot of weight up in the air so be careful. Stay out from underneath it and a helper is always good. As soon as you clear the vehicle, lower it down as it is much safer to move with a lower center of gravity. Do you have an engine stand to bolt it on once removed? I suggest a 4 wheel one as opposed to a 3 wheel stand which is very tippy. Good luck and take it slow and easy.

rick0312 · 12-27-2009, 02:04 PM

here was my setup....hope the pictures help.

**mr48chev** · 12-27-2009, 02:11 PM

Which ever way you hook it up make sure that the bolts pull the tab or chain down against the block, heads or manifold. I've seen the sad results of a couple of engine lifting operations where the guy used long bolts and had way too much stress on the bolt causing it to snap. It's also a lot better to pull against the tension or length of the bolt rather then the shear of the bolt.

po_bird · 12-27-2009, 05:15 PM

For that type of attachment you can bolt the tabs to the heads like rick has shown or bolt them at the 4 corners of the intake. The tilt option is a great advantage.

cdowns · 12-27-2009, 05:23 PM

i just use a length of chain that i've been using for 45years and my dad used for i dont know how long// never hed a problem bolting into exhaust area on V8's of all makes and sizes

12-27-2009, 02:05 AM	#1
Aaron104 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clovis ca. Posts: 19	engine hoist I've never used an engine hoist before and i wanted to know where to bolt it up to my 350 engine. i have the attachment with the horizontal tilt design if you know what that means. Thanks!

12-27-2009, 02:11 AM	#2
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: engine hoist Are you taking the engine out, or putting it back in? i suspect you're taking out, but i thought i'd ask to make sure----it will affect my answer.

12-27-2009, 02:14 AM	#3
Aaron104 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clovis ca. Posts: 19	Re: engine hoist im taking it out sorry

12-27-2009, 02:15 AM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: engine hoist I bolt a couple pieces of chain to the heads. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-27-2009, 02:16 AM	#5
Aaron104 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clovis ca. Posts: 19	Re: engine hoist but where. does it have an affect on your engine?

12-27-2009, 02:20 AM	#6
Aaron104 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clovis ca. Posts: 19	Re: engine hoist this is what im using Attached Images

12-27-2009, 02:24 AM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: engine hoist I bolt to the holes in the head for accessories. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-27-2009, 03:35 AM	#8
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: engine hoist You can also buy a lift plate that bolts in place of the carb on the intake manifold. They don't cost much. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

12-27-2009, 07:58 AM	#9
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: engine hoist Use the engine tilter. I finally bought one after all these years and it is the only way to go! __________________ JIM ZAG

12-27-2009, 09:21 AM	#10
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,083	Re: engine hoist - I have always used the intake manifold bolts without any problem. Just take one out on each end and use longer bolts with washers. I would like to have one of the carb plates that unclewatts mentioned and I think it would work good with the adjuster. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-27-2009 at 09:24 AM.

12-27-2009, 09:45 AM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: engine hoist i used a bolt hole for the exhuast manfiold casue they wheren't on teh truck __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-27-2009, 09:53 AM	#12
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: engine hoist I just have a length of chain with hooks at each end that I hook through the factory lift tabs which are placed diagonally on longer intake bolts, i.e. one tab on right front, one tab on left rear. I always hook the crane hook a link towards the back of the lifting chain so it lifts with a tilt to the back. Just as important in pulling or installing an engine is where you are doing it. You need level concrete and enough room to maneuver the engine crane. You are going to have a lot of weight up in the air so be careful. Stay out from underneath it and a helper is always good. As soon as you clear the vehicle, lower it down as it is much safer to move with a lower center of gravity. Do you have an engine stand to bolt it on once removed? I suggest a 4 wheel one as opposed to a 3 wheel stand which is very tippy. Good luck and take it slow and easy. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

12-27-2009, 02:04 PM	#13
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: engine hoist here was my setup....hope the pictures help. Attached Images __________________ 69 C10 LWB GM 350 crate motor, 3.73 rearend Last edited by rick0312; 12-27-2009 at 02:05 PM.

12-27-2009, 02:11 PM	#14
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,819	Re: engine hoist Which ever way you hook it up make sure that the bolts pull the tab or chain down against the block, heads or manifold. I've seen the sad results of a couple of engine lifting operations where the guy used long bolts and had way too much stress on the bolt causing it to snap. It's also a lot better to pull against the tension or length of the bolt rather then the shear of the bolt.

12-27-2009, 05:15 PM	#15
po_bird Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MUSKOGEE, OK Posts: 229	Re: engine hoist For that type of attachment you can bolt the tabs to the heads like rick has shown or bolt them at the 4 corners of the intake. The tilt option is a great advantage.



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12-27-2009, 05:23 PM	#16
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: engine hoist i just use a length of chain that i've been using for 45years and my dad used for i dont know how long// never hed a problem bolting into exhaust area on V8's of all makes and sizes __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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