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| | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 | Hey all,
How do I go about removing an engine from a big truck that has no head on it? The block is a usable full pressure 235 so I don't want to damage it. What do I hook the chain to in order to lift it out with a cherry picker? Sorry if this is a dumb question I just don't want to mess this engine up.
Thx | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 | Utilize the head bolts/head bolt holes. Or, two bellhousing bolts and Two of the “extra” holes on the side of the block towards the front. I’ve done both ways with a chain and an engine hoist without issue.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Use two head bolts with washers and nuts, be careful not to bend them, replace with hardware store NC bolts to protect originals. it would be best to use a spreader bar of some kind to prevent bending.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,777 | Just bolt a piece of chain snug to the top of the block, using 1/2-13 Grade 5 bolts. Use a flat washer between the chain and the top of the block to prevent putting any scars on the head gasket surface. Problem solved. I usually use a big hammer and an anvil to massage the link at the end of a lift chain into a roughly circular shape to allow the right size bolt to pass through it easily. A piece of 5/16" or maybe 3/8" chain will be plenty strong to lift any stovebolt engine.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 | Thank you for your responses. Hope to have it out this weekend. | | |
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