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Removing partial engine #1358689 05/05/2020 12:31 PM
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 Alexandria, Ohio D DntKnwWhatImDoin 'Bolter
DntKnwWhatImDoin 'Bolter D Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 Alexandria, Ohio	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

Re: Removing partial engine DntKnwWhatImDoin #1358693 05/05/2020 12:38 PM
Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 Central Ohio G GMJager 'Bolter
GMJager 'Bolter G Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 388 Central Ohio	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. Last edited by GMJager; 05/06/2020 1:21 PM. 1954 Chevy 3100

Re: Removing partial engine DntKnwWhatImDoin #1358694 05/05/2020 12:39 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO E EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane
EdPruss Crusing in the Passing Lane E Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Longmont, CO	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.

Re: Removing partial engine DntKnwWhatImDoin #1358947 05/06/2020 4:44 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,778 Dellrose, TN H Hotrod Lincoln Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer)
Hotrod Lincoln Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) H Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,778 Dellrose, TN	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. Jerry "It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!

Re: Removing partial engine DntKnwWhatImDoin #1359052 05/07/2020 12:41 PM
Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 Alexandria, Ohio D DntKnwWhatImDoin 'Bolter
DntKnwWhatImDoin 'Bolter D Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 5 Alexandria, Ohio	Thank you for your responses. Hope to have it out this weekend.

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