[Shotimes] lifting an engine

[Ian Fisher]

I personally would not use that hole. On the rear head
by the driver's side of the car, there are 2 or 3
bolts in a triangular array. Use at least 2 of these
bolts. If it's a 3.2 (ie, 93+ head), I believe that
it's an M12 1.5 or 1.25 bolt. pre 93 heads were M10
something something.

You can get away with using just one bolt but for
safety, I tend to use 2 bolt through 2 different
links.

An engine load leveler may be your best friend when it
comes time to reinstall the motor.

good luck!
Ian


--- Donald Mallinson <dmall@mwonline.net> wrote:

> Joseph,
> 
> use the lift hook on the front, and the lower bolt
> on the opposite end 
> of the intake support bracket.  Be sure to not put
> too much strain on 
> the intake.  I bought a used engine and I think
> before I bought it they 
> lifted and put too much pressure on the manifold and
> the runners broke 
> at the flat mounting point.  Use one of those
> adjustable chain/screw 
> things that lets you adjust the front/back weight,
> but more important it 
> spreads the chains out to the edges so you don't put
> as much strain on 
> the intake.
> 
> Don Mallinson
> 
> van Oss wrote:
> 
> >I need to lift a 3.2L enough off the floor to
> attach an engine stand. 
> >Intake and tranny are off.
> >
> >There's a lift hook on the front of the engine, but
> what do I do on the 
> >opposite corner?  I thought about using one of the
> bolts that normally holds 
> >the tranny on (put the bolt through a chain link)? 
>   But wouldn't it be in 
> >the way when it's time to bolt on the stand?
> >
> >VO 
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