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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 109 | On my 216, I already pulled the head. I want to remove the engine from the chasis. The manual says to use the bolt holes on the head.
Can I use any holes on the block or do I need to put the head back on?
Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | Any of the head bolt holes in the block would be fine.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Any 5/16 or larger bolt hole with good thread engagement will be OK.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,195 | Don't use a long bolt that will let the chain slide. The chain should be held tight against the block, or head. I have seen head bolts get bent from improper lifting.
Joe | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 109 | | | |
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