The Ford Barn

markdtn · 10-14-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by leon bee

Whenever I see it lifted by those carb studs, it isn't the studs I'm thinking about. I've seen an awful lot of busted cast iron on other things. I'm sure the carb stud approach works fine, just can't quite do it myself.

Me 4. I don't know why, but I can't bring myself to use a carb plate.

RalphM · 10-14-2019, 11:40 PM

I just lifted a complete block, without intake or heads, into my truck using only one exhaust bolt on each side. One 7/16” thread and one 3/8” thread. Did this because it had no pan and sat more steady upside down. No issues.

Tinker · 10-14-2019, 11:43 PM

I hope you removed the engine by now

I've used tow straps before. think your good.

10-14-2019, 11:40 PM	#22
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: Lifting a 8ba engine I just lifted a complete block, without intake or heads, into my truck using only one exhaust bolt on each side. One 7/16” thread and one 3/8” thread. Did this because it had no pan and sat more steady upside down. No issues.

10-14-2019, 11:43 PM	#23
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Lifting a 8ba engine I hope you removed the engine by now I've used tow straps before. think your good.