Bolts for pulling engine

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Dec 29, 2007 | 02:48 AM

lr172

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Bolts for pulling engine

I will be pulling my engine this weekend. Can anyone tell me the size bolts to use for attaching the chain to the heads? I also need to get bolts for attaching the engine to a stand. Does anyone know the size for these as well?

I plan to pull the trans with the engine. Is it typical to pull it as one unit and then separate the trans will the engine is suspended on the hoist? I don't see any other way to do it.

Thanks for your assistance.

Dec 29, 2007 | 03:09 AM

dgruenke

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For attaching the chains to the heads, I just used the intake bolts and attached the chain to opposite corners of the block.

For the engine stand, it is 3/8-16. I used 3" bolts with a large washer and it worked perfect.

Dec 29, 2007 | 02:34 PM

lr172

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Thanks.

Any suggestions on pulling the trans?

Dec 29, 2007 | 02:53 PM

dfolse62

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If you pull the engine and trans together, once out, lower to the floor or some support for the trans and then unbolt it.

Dec 29, 2007 | 03:59 PM

rponfick

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I would be sure to get grade 8 bolts for the engine stand. There is a lot of force with the motor hanging off the stand.

Ralph.

Dec 29, 2007 | 04:02 PM

ZD75blue

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If you are running an automatic, drain the transmission before you pull it... if the tail shaft slides out it'll dump its contents all over the place.