engine lifting points?
 

I just received my rebuilt 3.0 . It's in long block form. I need to pick it up off of the pallet with a cherry picker to place it on the work bench and/or engine stand.

Where is the best place to connect to this engine with chains from the chery picker ? I dont want to pull a bolt or break anything. I have mounted the rear engine mount bar, I was thinking of using it for the rear and the studs that the tranny bolts to for the front. Is this okay?

Oh also, all of the extenal componets are in a box and I have to install them. Is there anything on this site that will help me with the completion of the rebuild. ( All engine tin, wiring harness, alt and blower, cooling shroud,etc,etc.)

I know someone is going to respond "dont you know how to use the search feature" But I have tried a few different searches and cant find what I'm looking for.


Thanks
Rick

Thanks
Rick

My engine ('83 SC) has a big lifting eye attached to the small top forwardmost crankcase-halves throughbolt just forward of the crankcase-breather plate, which is basically above the CG for the engine/transmission unit.

Stephan

I run a strap through the "handle" in engine carrier in front of fan. If it has a stock exhaust 3.0 or 3.2, I push the strap the to the left/catalytic converter side of the "handle". I run another strap through the lifting eye at the back off the engine. I use a hoist thingy that spreads the straps apart otherwise they will tend to press on the injection etc.
-Chris

Re: engine lifting points?
 

How about Wayne's rebuild book

http://www.101projects.com/911-Rebuild/small_cover.gif

I just did this on a '91 using the eye Stephan refers to. As long as the tranny is attached you can get by with just this one point and have minimal trouble balancing.

For more stability (triangulation?) you can use the front "lifting eye", and both rear engine mounts. Just get two sturdy eye bolts to thread into the mounts on the engine crossbar, and use a load-spreader/balance plate. Attach the chains via locking "C" link bolts.