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[email protected] · 08-15-2023, 02:15 PM

Looking for the engine fixture / plate that attaches to the 4 cylinder engine spark plug holes so the engine may be lifted. This is a K.R. Wilson unit I do not have a picture of it . I am interested in buying one. steve

[email protected] · 08-15-2023, 06:13 PM

even a few good pictures would be good. thanks, steve

32pu · 08-16-2023, 12:07 AM

There’s a modern style one I bought works well. I think I got from either Brat ton’s or Early Ford Store

CT Jack · 08-16-2023, 09:13 AM

I bought (2) 17022 spark plug hole lift adapters from Snyders and connected a short piece of chain between them. Using your lift and positioning a single lift hook to the chain allows for adjusting the attitude or lift angle of engine. If you can weld you can make a pair from old spark plugs and weld on a pair of eyes.

Hitman · 08-16-2023, 12:39 PM

This is the tool you’re looking for.

stevests · 08-16-2023, 03:31 PM

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Now that's a nice tool !!!

nkaminar · 08-16-2023, 06:33 PM

If I pull my engine again I will buy a load leveler, see photo. This tool allows one to adjust the angle of the engine while you are pulling it or putting it back in.

Rob Doe · 08-16-2023, 08:17 PM

Neal, Is the load leveler a Harbor Freight item???

alexiskai · 08-16-2023, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob Doe

Neal, Is the load leveler a Harbor Freight item???

You can get it there, but it's cheaper on Amazon.

mercman from oz · 08-16-2023, 09:12 PM

K.R.Wilson Tool for lifting Ford Model A Engines - Hitman

[email protected] · 08-17-2023, 01:10 PM

Thanks, that is great, now I know what it looks like .Anybody have one for sale ?? It would go good with my wilson engine stand . I build A running gears for a hobby. steve in tampa

katy · 08-17-2023, 06:37 PM

Here's a picture of a farm built load leveler:

Cape Codder · 08-17-2023, 06:48 PM

I bought a Load Leveler on Amazon. Used it two months ago with great success! I also use TWO EYE bolts in number 1 & 4. My 1 1/2 cents worth! Sure not worth much more than that!

Randall · 08-19-2023, 09:15 AM

Made mine from angle and two old plugs

alexiskai · 08-19-2023, 10:50 AM

I’ve seen concerns voiced that the leveler will dent the firewall. That is certainly a possibility but if you are careful it’s not difficult to avoid damage. I found a leveler to be very helpful in positioning the load, especially for a novice working alone.

Randall · 08-19-2023, 11:46 AM

The extra holes in mine tilts engine when installing

08-15-2023, 02:15 PM	#1
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 49	K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate Looking for the engine fixture / plate that attaches to the 4 cylinder engine spark plug holes so the engine may be lifted. This is a K.R. Wilson unit I do not have a picture of it . I am interested in buying one. steve

08-15-2023, 06:13 PM	#2
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 49	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate even a few good pictures would be good. thanks, steve

08-16-2023, 12:07 AM	#3
32pu Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern CA USA Posts: 25	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate There’s a modern style one I bought works well. I think I got from either Brat ton’s or Early Ford Store

08-16-2023, 09:13 AM	#4
CT Jack Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hebron, CT Posts: 432	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate I bought (2) 17022 spark plug hole lift adapters from Snyders and connected a short piece of chain between them. Using your lift and positioning a single lift hook to the chain allows for adjusting the attitude or lift angle of engine. If you can weld you can make a pair from old spark plugs and weld on a pair of eyes.

08-16-2023, 03:31 PM	#6
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Now that's a nice tool !!!

08-16-2023, 08:17 PM	#8
Rob Doe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 494	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate Neal, Is the load leveler a Harbor Freight item??? __________________ "It ain't what you know for certain that gets ya in trouble. It's what ya know for certain that just ain't so!"

08-16-2023, 09:12 PM	#10
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate K.R.Wilson Tool for lifting Ford Model A Engines - Hitman

08-17-2023, 01:10 PM	#11
[email protected] Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 49	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate Thanks, that is great, now I know what it looks like .Anybody have one for sale ?? It would go good with my wilson engine stand . I build A running gears for a hobby. steve in tampa

08-17-2023, 06:48 PM	#13
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,262	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate I bought a Load Leveler on Amazon. Used it two months ago with great success! I also use TWO EYE bolts in number 1 & 4. My 1 1/2 cents worth! Sure not worth much more than that! __________________ I don't care if the "A" Starts BUT sure WANT IT TO STOP!

08-19-2023, 10:50 AM	#15
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,355	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate I’ve seen concerns voiced that the leveler will dent the firewall. That is certainly a possibility but if you are careful it’s not difficult to avoid damage. I found a leveler to be very helpful in positioning the load, especially for a novice working alone.

08-19-2023, 11:46 AM	#16
Randall Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lambsburg Va Posts: 296	Re: K.R.Wilson Engine puller ,plate The extra holes in mine tilts engine when installing