DanPW Posted May 3, 2020 Report Posted May 3, 2020 Hi, if I use the corner headbolts to attach my engine hoist to my flathead, do I need to ease them all or can I just loosen the 4 I need? Quote
JBNeal Posted May 14, 2020 Report Posted May 14, 2020 I have seen pictures of industrial flatheads that had a lifting eye secured with the 3 head bolts in the middle of the engine, from distributor to carburetor... Quote
48Dodger Posted May 14, 2020 Report Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) I use a 2 point lift attachment. The tabs are flat steel and allow the Head Bolts to be torqued down pretty tight. I also remove the Doghouse so the lift height isn't to high. If you have a fluid-drive, and not a standard 3 or 4 speed....... you might consider taking just the engine. But usually they are removed together. Here's a series of videos I did on removing the Doghouse 10 years ago. links to the rest: Estrada MotorSports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks: 48 Dodge Truck Front Clip Removal part 2/4 Estrada MotorSports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks: 48 Dodge Truck Front Clip Removal part 3/4 Estrada MotorSports 1948-53 Dodge Trucks: 48 Dodge Truck Front Clip Removal part 4/4 48D Edited May 14, 2020 by 48Dodger 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted May 15, 2020 Report Posted May 15, 2020 I made brackets that utilized the 4 corner bolts, last in sequence for torque so easy to deal with. 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted May 15, 2020 Report Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) What's funny is I made an engine stand a few years back out of a cut frame (sold the back half) and just lifted the engine off of it yesterday. I plan on cleaning the stand up and painting it today. Guess I should show a picture of the levitating connector jammer deal. gimme a few minutes........ 48D Edited May 16, 2020 by 48Dodger 1 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted May 15, 2020 Report Posted May 15, 2020 (edited) This is the stand I took the motor off of. The 230 is a teaching motor, so to speak. I might get it running, I don't know. The stand is made from a wrecked frame that I welded some legs on. I didn't know I'd use the dang thing so much, so I'm welding up the weak spots and then painting it. The engine will go back in and continue to entertain those who want to learn. 48D Edited May 15, 2020 by 48Dodger 2 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted May 16, 2020 Report Posted May 16, 2020 I have always just used two head bolts to attach the engine to the hoist.... MoPar engine shown is over 1000lbs . MoPar Hemi's always four bolts 4 Quote
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