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[uncltrvlnmatt]

Where is the best spot to hook up the chains to lift out the engine from my Mach. I can't drop it out the bottom safely, so it is coming out the old fashoned way. I normally use bolt holes in the front and rear of the heads. But you cant do that with this thing, and I don't know if I trust the intake bolts. They seem awefully small for the weight of the engine.

Sugestions?

 

[2slo95fiveoh]

wrap the chains around the exhaust manifold? or through?

 

[jfor441]

Matt... Here's some pics a buddy of mine took when he was installing his motor from the top. Take a look at them and see if you can tell where he hooked the chains to.

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

Thanks Josh, that was helpful. It looks like he used the bellhousing bolts on the back side, but the front is tough to tell. I will check my engine the next time I am there to see where he mounted the fronts.

 

[AaRoN]

I used the manifold studs. Another thing you can do is either call the dealership or a parts store and order brackets that fit on either side of the motor specifically designed so you can lift it out.

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

I used the manifold studs. Another thing you can do is either call the dealership or a parts store and order brackets that fit on either side of the motor specifically designed so you can lift it out.

I stopped at the dealer today. Their mechanic said either use the exhaust manifold boles, or lift it out by the exhaust manifolds. They also said I should split the trans.

I told them the car was junk and I would just cut out the radiator supports in the front.

 

[AaRoN]

I used the manifold studs. Another thing you can do is either call the dealership or a parts store and order brackets that fit on either side of the motor specifically designed so you can lift it out.

I stopped at the dealer today. Their mechanic said either use the exhaust manifold boles, or lift it out by the exhaust manifolds. They also said I should split the trans.

I told them the car was junk and I would just cut out the radiator supports in the front.

Yeah, the manifold studs were the best spot I could find.