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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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I am allmost ready to pull the engine. My question is, where do I bolt the chain to pull the engine using the engine hoist?

20 years ago, Iwe used the manifold bolts...don't think it will work with these
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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Hmmm, i'm looking to pull my motor this summer, However you'll probably get more responces in the tech forum.

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Originally Posted by kawoods
I am allmost ready to pull the engine. My question is, where do I bolt the chain to pull the engine using the engine hoist?

20 years ago, Iwe used the manifold bolts...don't think it will work with these
Heh.. Yep I did the same thing first time on C5..They don't come out from the top anymore. It has to come out from the bottom..
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Motors go in and out from the bottom. Gotta lower the cradel and all.

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Originally Posted by kawoods
I am allmost ready to pull the engine. My question is, where do I bolt the chain to pull the engine using the engine hoist?

20 years ago, Iwe used the manifold bolts...don't think it will work with these
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Motors go in and out from the bottom. Gotta lower the cradel and all.

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Originally Posted by JVetthead
Heh.. Yep I did the same thing first time on C5..They don't come out from the top anymore. It has to come out from the bottom..
I'm sorry guys, but i know they've come out the top before, you're right coming out the bottom is easiest when done on a lift, however i know of a few back yard mechanics who have pulled the motor out the top.

Chris
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When you take the manifolds or headers out, use the same bolts and the chain goes where the those bolts bolt in.

Mine came out from the top with out removing hood, just got to be careful.
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Originally Posted by mikes99corvette
When you take the manifolds or headers out, use the same bolts and the chain goes where the those bolts bolt in.

Mine came out from the top with out removing hood, just got to be careful.
You didn't take the hood off?
I assume you have the heads, manifold, waterpump (bare block) when you pulled it and bolted eveything back on after the install?

I can see liifting the block only using the manifold bolts since it should weigh much less minus everything else...
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Thanks, worked out fine. used 3" longg hardened bolts and was able to pull the motor from the top without any problems...

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When you take the manifolds or headers out, use the same bolts and the chain goes where the those bolts bolt in.

Mine came out from the top with out removing hood, just got to be careful.
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