re: Advice on pulling motor

per SD & Frank...
>>> Anyone have any bad experiences using the valve cover bolts?
>>
>>I have crushed a few valve covers and bent a few V/C bolts.

  How 'bout a piece of heavy angle-iron long enough to bolt to both
valve cover bolts, then a series of holes drilled long the vertical
part to have a choice of balance points?
  This would make sure you got a straight pull on the v/c bolts so
there's no bending force.
    Ed in NC
  Cat tails don't stretch, but their claws do. :-)