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flathead4rd

05-07-2025 11:01 AM

Flathead engine lifting plate

Anyone in the Detroit area have an engine lift plate I could borrow (or rent)? I have a lift plate but am not comfortable with only 4 bolts holding it on in a very small area. I was hoping not to have to buy one for a one time use. They are not cheap. Thanks.

Floyd

05-07-2025 12:45 PM

Re: Flathead engine lifting plate

The harbor freight one works great. AAs to the "small area", those four studs/bolts will lift two or more Buicks (the full car). Do the calcs.
You are good to go.

mfirth

05-08-2025 07:33 AM

Re: Flathead engine lifting plate

4 bolt is fine; have used a friends twice & no problems.

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