Engine lift plate
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2008
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From: Poway, Ca.
You can build a plate if you want to do a lot of work and feel like you've created some piece of art, but otherwise just get a couple long head bolts and lift it with chains and hooks.
Here's some pictures:
But if you don't like to do it that way, here is a great link that went around earlier.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ght=plate+lift
Have fun,
Julie!
Here's some pictures:
But if you don't like to do it that way, here is a great link that went around earlier.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...ght=plate+lift
Have fun,
Julie!
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Ontario Canada
Yes, I have lifted a 239 and 4 sp tranny together with a lift plate (carb mounted 3 bolt)
several times, with no problem.
Make sure you use some good sized washers, and make sure the bolts are tight!
several times, with no problem.
Make sure you use some good sized washers, and make sure the bolts are tight!
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: NM
I know the numbers and experience say it "can" be done, but three 1/4" bolts doesn't work for me, to support maybe 700 lbs.?? If the hoist jerks when lowering, the load multiplies several times. Julie's rig looks good to me, or using a lifting plate that replaces the intake manifold. You have to weigh the risks...
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