This lift bracket diagram got really screwed up. If it is uncomprehendable to
anyone interested, I will resend it to you.
Jim
"James H. Nazarian" wrote:
> May I suggest that you simply remove the valve cover, and use those studs to
> secure a short piece of strong chain. The hook on your engine lift will
>handily
> hold the chain with very little chance of even a scratch to the engine.
>
> Having done this a few times myself, I decided to fabricate a pair of
> reinforced "L" brackets (approx. 4" x 4" x 3/16" thick)
>
> C----||---- eyebolt (1/4" dia. x 1" eye) with lock washers and nuts
>on
> both sides
> ||\
> ||\ \ weld or braze a reinforcing bar between adjacent sides
> of bracket
> || \ \ /
> || \ \ drill hole large enough for head bolt
> || \ \ |
> =========
>
> If you position the eyebolt so that the open side of the loop faces down, it
> makes a handy, and strong hook for the short lift chain. These brackets are
> strong. James and I have used them for numerous engine transplants including
> the ubiquitous Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 engine/transmission combination which
> must weigh damn near 1000 lbs.
>
> Have fun.
>
> Jim
>
> Florrie & Allen Bachelder wrote:
>
> > >From: MGMagnette@aol.com
> > >
> > >On what part of the engine would I attach lifting gear?
> > >
> > >
> > >John Elwood
> >
> > Are there not lifting hooks on the valve cover bolts? If not, perhaps
> > remove the head, slip chain links over the head studs and place a few heavy
> > washers over them to keep them from slipping past the stud nuts. Other
> > possibilities if you leave the head on: a rear manifold stud and a
> > thermostat housing stud - or the bolt in the front plate for the generator
> > adjusting link.
> >
> > I favor removing the head, as well as starter & generator - anything to
> > reduce weight and bulk - making it easier to manipulate.
> >
> > 2¢...
> >
> > Allen
> >
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> >
> > Allen Bachelder
> > '73 B - "done"
> > '76 B - daily driver
> > '73 GT - awaiting front wings
> > '65 B shell - awaiting paint
> > '67 GT - awaiting everthing
> > '57 ZB - parts car or resto-candidate? - awaiting decision
> > '49 YT - in "progress"
> >
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