Hello. I removed the engine from the club sedan I am working on today . I used a nylon sling looped around the engine mounts and an engine crane. I just wondering if anyone would like to share where and how they attach their lifting chain or sling when removing the engine. I removed the engine and tranny in one assembly. Thanks for any replies.

Hi,

I use two steel cables around the exhaust manifolds to a lifting bar.  If you look at the 55 shop manual you will see Ford used a similar system buy used formed steel rods instead.

Good luck,

Bill A

My son and I remove engines a lot in our race cars and both have found the adjustable screw device a godsend. We like to remove exhaust systems and use the 3/8" holes with longer bolts with large washers thru the chains. the ability to level the engine coming out works really well.

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

If you are removing or installing the engine and transmission in an early TBird, you need this tool.  Don't try to take the transmission out by itself.  It's not worth it.  Use the leveling device and install them both as a unit. I bolt the chains to the exhaust bolt holes as described.

It's called a Leveler. You are right when You say it makes lifting an Engine much Easier especially if its Engine and Trans. I used One for the first Time this Winter .Gives much more Control in or out. I used the Intake Manifold corner Bolts because  according to Leveler Manufaturer they should only be a certain Distance Apart. With over 900 lbs hanging from the Crane I wasn't going to second Guess the Instructions. I used new Gr 8 Bolts to attach Leveler.to Engine.  

  

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