Lonn, I have lifted many B engines by the rocker studs. But I have had the
rocker covers on the engine. Just slip a chain over the stud, slid on a
washer and a nut.
Larry Hoy, Denver, CO USA
1970 MGB Daily Driver ~ 1967 MGB Vintage Racer ~ 1969 MGB Undergoing V8
conversion
http://home.cwix.com/~larryhoy@cwix.com/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Lonn Howard
> Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 12:28 AM
> To: MGs
> Subject: reinstalling engine in B, need advice
>
>
> I am ready to drop the engine and tranny back in the BGT, but I'm a bit
> worried. When I took the engine out I had first removed the head and
> attached the chain to a couple of head studs. Now the head and rocker
> gear are back on the engine and the only place I can see to chain up are
> the two rocker cover studs (with the rocker cover removed). These just
> don't seem big enough to take the weight of the engine and tranny. I've
> heard horror stories about studs breaking and engines crushing stuff.
> Am I being too concerned, or is there a better place to secure the hoist
> chains? Lawrie?, anybody else who does this on a regular basis?,
> help!!!!
>
> Lonn Howard
> '70 TR6 -mine
> '71 TR6 -in my garage
> '70 MGB GT -ours
> '89 Saab Turbo Convertible -hers
>
> "We are but temporary custodians with an obligation of preservation."
>
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