I need advice on where I should locate my hoist chain to pull my 216 engine, out of my '52-3100? Should I use head bolt locations? If nothing else can you point me to the forum thread that has this info already? I've looked...
Any appropriately sized bolt will do, head bolts are fine if overhauling engine, manifold bolts are fine too, but will tilt engine unless hooked on both sides. Rocker cover bolts are pushing it, if not extremely careful-remove rocker cover, make sure bolts are threaded deep enough, spreader bar to only pull strait up.
Ed
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Here is how I typically pull engines, with or without transmission.
Forklift with wide fork? Where's the chain fastened on the forward end?
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I am guessing it's fastened with an eyebolt replacing a front headbolt. I tend to use eyebolts but sometimes will fasten the chain right to the head with a headbolt. Usually I feel better about removing the rocker arm assembly so that nothing gets bent.
I have used a tow-rope or cargo-strap and just wrapped it around the engine like a sling. But this is probably not recommended.
For me a leveler is necessary, because the engine wants to rotate.
All that is required is one forged eyebolt attached to the third from rear head bolt hole. This removal method is directly from the Chevy maintenance manual. As can be seen, it balances quite well.
Paul, what page on which maintenance manual? [I found your instruction in the pre-A-D manual, Step 17. What year is the truck/engine in-question in this post?]
I have done it many times, with and without the transmission attached to the engine, using a "load-leveler" and a long-arm hoist (shop crane). This leveller might work, however, I use this one.
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I like to remove the rocker arm assembly and fabricate a couple of angle iron lift brackets that bolt to the rocker stand attaching holes. I use two holes for each lift bracket, with a total of four 3/8-16 Grade 8 bolts carrying the weight. A load leveler helps, also. Jerry
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Paul, what page on which maintenance manual? [I found your instruction in the pre-A-D manual, Step 17. What year is the truck/engine in-question in this post?]
I have done it many times, with and without the transmission attached to the engine, using a "load-leveler" and a long-arm hoist (shop crane). This leveller might work, however, I use this one.
