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Jun 20, 2010 | 04:17 PM

jmp

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From: Eustis fl

engine pull

Hi guys. I need to remove my engine from my 71' cpe. Whats the best thing to attach the chain to. I'll be using my lift to pull it. I've seen those brackets that attac to the intake manifold where the carb goes, but its an aluminum intake, and I'm not crazy about the idea of it holding the weight of the engine. Any ideas? Thank oyu.

Jun 20, 2010 | 04:20 PM

Skip Burney

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From: Brooklet Ga.

use 2 long bolts in the intake manifold at each corner left front right rear and use big washers to make sure the chain can`t pull out

Jun 20, 2010 | 05:04 PM

mydejavooo

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From: Magic Valley ID

I used one long bolt on the left front side of the driver's side head, and one at the right rear of the passenger head, in between the engine and firewall. Worked like a charm! Just go slow and take your time.

Deja

Jun 20, 2010 | 08:57 PM

blue427

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borrow,rent, or buy an engine leveler to attach to your hoist.It's helpful especially for a bb and tranny pull at same time.

Jul 8, 2010 | 01:21 AM

C3Vettes.net

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From: Vista CA

Get a leveler!!! Makes it so easy.

Jul 10, 2010 | 11:33 PM

AtHomeSoda

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C3Vettes.net

Get a leveler!!! Makes it so easy.

You can change the angle, and that is important...

Jul 12, 2010 | 12:16 AM

Rebelrob

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I had the same opinion on the intake lift plate, but I have talked to several folks that are using these with no issues. Just use grade 8 bolts at least one inch and nice thick washers if you prefer. The center loop makes it easy for balancing. I have also used the each corner of the intake method, its a little tuff to balance it. I noticed that my stock engine has the original steel hooks already installed.

http://www.thefind.com/cars/info-engine-lift-plate

Jul 12, 2010 | 12:56 AM

Corvettetodd

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I used 3/8 inch grade 8 bolts bolted to the heads and an engine leveler when I pulled the engine on my 71. I dont see how I could not have done it without the load leveler.