[Chevelle-list] Small block lifting points

[Leo John Costigan]

I have a lifting plate that bolts to the intake manifold in place of the carburetor with the three holes in the vertical plate. I use the rear hole if the transmission is to be removed with the engine. I have removed small block and big block, manual and automatic transmissions in 'A', 'F' and 'B' body's with and without the hoods installed.

 

The engine lift plate has never failed in the 15 years that I have used it.

 

I have removed the distributor before removal and install it after the engine and transmission are in place. Also use a slip yoke in the transmission and not a plastic plug while removing or installing. I have found that the plastic plug can be dislodged if in contact with firewall.

 

Also use a floor jack under the transmission to lift to remove and replace rear cross member for transmission mount.

 

This operation has worked good for quick and safe removal and installation.

 

Leo

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: chevelle292wagon dejazzd.com 
  To: Chevelle-list 
  Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 7:25 AM
  Subject: [Chevelle-list] Small block lifting points


  A dumb question maybe:
  Where do you attach to a 64 283 to lift engine and tranny as a unit?
  I've only done a V-8 once!
  I think I used two intake manifold bolt holes but thought I'd ask.
  Is it worth buying an engine tilter?
  Thanks.
   
  Pete 
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