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kenparker · 11-01-2011, 02:27 PM

The engine lift contraption shown by Tincup (above) has its lift point centered on the engine weight. Slightly off the spark plug holes. When you use the loops that screw into the spark plug holes the weight is slightly lopsided and the engine tend to tilt toward the driver side. This can make it more difficlut to release from the motor mounts. In order to compensate for this offset weight - when I have to use the spark plug loops - I put a ratchet strap around a bolt in the water inlet (onthe driver side) then to my chain hoist. With the ratched strap I can adjust the tilt.

11-01-2011, 02:27 PM	#11
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: Engine trans.swap The engine lift contraption shown by Tincup (above) has its lift point centered on the engine weight. Slightly off the spark plug holes. When you use the loops that screw into the spark plug holes the weight is slightly lopsided and the engine tend to tilt toward the driver side. This can make it more difficlut to release from the motor mounts. In order to compensate for this offset weight - when I have to use the spark plug loops - I put a ratchet strap around a bolt in the water inlet (onthe driver side) then to my chain hoist. With the ratched strap I can adjust the tilt.