Reinstalling Engine
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From: Hooksett NH
Reinstalling Engine
I pulled the short block out to have it rebuilt. Disassembled intake and heads in the car. I am planning on reassembling it on a stand with Edel. aluminum heads and intake. is there going to be a safe lifting point or should I install the heads and intake in the car? I figure it will be alot easier to assemble and adjust lifters on a stand, and then install it as an assembly. Looking for suggestions.
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From: Forked River NJ
Install it all back on the engine. You can lift it by the heads or even a carb flange. A lot here me included do not like the carb flange but it does hold up. Much easier to assemble on the stand.
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From: Streator Illinois
Putting everything together on the stand also lessens the chance of scratching a painted surface while leaning over it or dropping a tool or something on a fender.
If you are getting anywhere close to the age I am, it also saves your back so you will be able to straighten up when getting out of bed the next morning.
Terry
If you are getting anywhere close to the age I am, it also saves your back so you will be able to straighten up when getting out of bed the next morning.
Terry
