Proper engine lifting
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Proper engine lifting
Hi guys-
I'm about to remove a 302 from an '88 bronco. I bought some grade 5 bolts from the hardware store. I then put these bolts into the center of the decks where the cylider head bolts would be, two on each side. I have chain connected to these four bolts, then running up to the hook on my engine hosit.
Is this safe to do? I'm worred that I'm going to snap the bolts.
thanks.
I'm about to remove a 302 from an '88 bronco. I bought some grade 5 bolts from the hardware store. I then put these bolts into the center of the decks where the cylider head bolts would be, two on each side. I have chain connected to these four bolts, then running up to the hook on my engine hosit.
Is this safe to do? I'm worred that I'm going to snap the bolts.
thanks.
#2
I lifted my 390 at two points and those points were the 3/8" bolts that go into the front of the head (rear on the other side) for the accessories. It weighs almost double that of the 302. I was using ARP 180,000psi bolts when I did it but that is still a big difference. Many people lift 600 pound engines with the four carb studs on an aluminum intake. It never seems to fail. You are talking about screwing bolts onto the head bolt bosses right?
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