Engine hoist mounting points for BB?

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Aug 23, 2005 | 07:58 PM

ImBatman

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Engine hoist mounting points for BB?

Where is the prefered spot on a BB to attatch the chain for lifting the engine and installing it in the car? I know some people use the plate that mounts to the carb opening and then they lift from there. Are those holes in an aluminum intake really strong enough to support the weight of a fully assembled BB?

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Aug 23, 2005 | 08:14 PM

dath

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You should be able to bolt a leveler to holes in the front and backs of the heads, no? I'm not familiar with big blocks, but that's what I did with my small block. I'd be afraid to use the carb mounting holes on the intake myself . . .

Aug 23, 2005 | 08:26 PM

Brettmc

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I've only pulled SBs and I used bolts in the ends of the heads. I'd be afraid to use the intake as well.

Brett

Aug 23, 2005 | 08:49 PM

rponfick

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I've always used the bolt holes in the front and back of the heads on my big blocks. But. oh wait, looks like you have alum. heads.

Aug 23, 2005 | 08:55 PM

big_G

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A 4 chain leveler is best, 1 on each head corner. No strain on anything. I've put BB's with trans in this way....