Lifting an LT1
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Yes it can. There is a plate made called the happy hooker. It bolts to the manifold and the balance is correct. With the transmission disconnected, it will lift straight up with the accessories, headers, everything attached.
Edit to add, look at this post and see no. 2. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...-any-tips.html
Last edited by 93 ragtop; May 23, 2013 at 07:27 PM.
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No he's not kidding! I use mine to pull the engine with most of its accessories still attached....
They are under sixty bucks new from TPIS
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/67
They are under sixty bucks new from TPIS
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/67
Last edited by aboatguy; May 23, 2013 at 09:11 PM.
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No he's not kidding! I use mine to pull the engine with most of its accessories still attached....
They are under sixty bucks new from TPIS
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/67
They are under sixty bucks new from TPIS
http://www.tpis.com/parts/view/67
What do you mean by accessories attached ? What are the list of things should I disconnect to make the engine ready to lift ?
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Thanks for the input, I had my engine rebuilt a couple years ago but it has had oil leaks ever since and its getting pretty bad, so some mechanic friends and I are going to pull it, clean it up and fix all the leaks. I am mechanically inclined but never pulled an engine before. I have the shop manuals and two really good mechanic friends.
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Thanks for the input, I had my engine rebuilt a couple years ago but it has had oil leaks ever since and its getting pretty bad, so some mechanic friends and I are going to pull it, clean it up and fix all the leaks. I am mechanically inclined but never pulled an engine before. I have the shop manuals and two really good mechanic friends.
Mike
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If its leaking from the top or the front its quicker leave the engine in the car and remove the intake and reseal the china walls. If its the opti or waterpump gaskets its still easier to replace the seals in place. IDK if I'd pull the engine for an oil leak. Changing the plugs maybe.... Intake leak... no way. LT1 has a dry intake so it can be R and R'd(removed and replaced) in a couple of hours.
Mike
Mike
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For me, the hardest part is keeping the wiring straight and getting the harness back where they were. I tagged everything but for some reason it was tough especially the harness that goes across the back of the motor. But after the transmission is disconnected, basically it pulls much easier then most other cars.