Pulling Engines (WAS 392 Rebuild Advice)

[JCantor791@xxxxxxx]

Mike,

My advice for pulling the engine would be to get a pull-plate rather than 
attaching chains to old and delicate engine parts.  Pull-plates run about $40 
and 
are bolted onto the intake in place of the carb.  I used one to re-install a 
318 in my '73 Satellite years ago after dropping it 5" on removal using the 
chain on manifold bolt method.  Watching 600+ pounds drop back into the engine 
bay was a bit scary particularly since my hand had been where the engine landed 
only seconds earlier.

Jeff
'56 Sedan
Trenton, NJ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mENTALmOPAR mAN" <collyman1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 5:11 PM
Subject: RE: IML: 392 Rebuild Advice?


  Speaking of pulling engines:
  I was hoping someone could give me a clue as to the best way to hoist an
engine and tranny out of my car. I have the front clip removed. and I just
need to know the best places to bolt the hoist to lift the engine and tranny
in one piece. Should I use the intake manifold bolts or a water pump bolt
and someting at the back of the motor (pump is already off) ????........
It's a '60's 413 and tranny.
  Thanks for all the GREAT advice I always get here !!!!
  Michael Howlett
  Portland Oregon
too many cars............