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1968CHEVYC10 · 07-08-2010, 12:12 AM

I need to change the Oil pan gasket on my 350, I everyone I've talked to said I'll need to lift the engine a few inches. So don't have a hoist, but I got a front end loader on my tractor, anyway where and how do I connect the chains to the motor? Thanks Yall!

jayman68 · 07-08-2010, 12:19 AM

Sometimes there are lifting rings mounted with the intake bolts. Or you could just put a bolt thru the end of the chain into the front of the heads.

Sillyoldman · 07-08-2010, 12:20 AM

Can you jack it up? Maybe try to drop the pan with the crank spun up in the front first?

1968CHEVYC10 · 07-08-2010, 12:25 AM

Is this what you were talking about? there is one just like it on the opposite corner of the intake manifold.

1968CHEVYC10 · 07-08-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Can you jack it up? Maybe try to drop the pan with the crank spun up in the front first?

I've thought about it, but it seems like it would be more stable pulling from the top, and also easier to keep there while I work.

jayman68 · 07-08-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968CHEVYC10

Is this what you were talking about? there is one just like it on the opposite corner of the intake manifold.

Yes, that is the lifting eye. You can move the one from the back up to the front, across from the other if there is room. Then just disconnect the engine mounts and lift.

edit: just be carefull not to lift too far and break wires and stuff.

1968CHEVYC10 · 07-08-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jayman68

Yes, that is the lifting eye. You can move the one from the back up to the front, across from the other if there is room. Then just disconnect the engine mounts and lift.

Is that so I wouldn't need to mess with the tranny xmember? Or do I need to undo the tranny mounts too? thanks for your help!

jayman68 · 07-08-2010, 12:41 AM

You shouldn't need to disconnect the tranny, unless the engine will not go high enough.

69c10step · 07-08-2010, 07:30 AM

When I changed mine (IIRC), I just unbolted the motor mounts, used a floor jack to raise the engine up a couple of inches and then slid a 2x4 block in between the mounts and the motor. Worked well - just another way of doing it I guess.

1968CHEVYC10 · 07-08-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 69c10step

When I changed mine (IIRC), I just unbolted the motor mounts, used a floor jack to raise the engine up a couple of inches and then slid a 2x4 block in between the mounts and the motor. Worked well - just another way of doing it I guess.

Did you have to mess with the rad hoses? I just changed my coolant and don't really feel like changin it again.

69c10step · 07-08-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968CHEVYC10

Did you have to mess with the rad hoses? I just changed my coolant and don't really feel like changin it again.

I don't think that I did (it was about 3 years ago). I didn't have a ton of room to work with, but enough to wiggle the pan off.

beebster · 07-09-2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 69c10step

When I changed mine (IIRC), I just unbolted the motor mounts, used a floor jack to raise the engine up a couple of inches and then slid a 2x4 block in between the mounts and the motor. Worked well - just another way of doing it I guess.

exactly!
I had a friend jack up both the oil pan and transmission pan at the same time (with 2x4s between jack and pans) then slide pieces of 2x4 in motor mount spot . He had to loosen tranny mount bolts and of course motor mounts. Hoses won't be disturbed with the 2-3' inches of lift.

Alex Hayley · 07-09-2010, 09:13 AM

Don't forget to disconnect the throttle cable.

69c10step · 07-09-2010, 09:18 AM

...and make sure the distributer doesn't smash against the firewall

mrein3 · 07-09-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beebster

exactly!
I had a friend jack up both the oil pan and transmission pan at the same time (with 2x4s between jack and pans) then slide pieces of 2x4 in motor mount spot . He had to loosen tranny mount bolts and of course motor mounts. Hoses won't be disturbed with the 2-3' inches of lift.

I think this is what the GM service manual recommends. And is how I've done these jobs.

07-08-2010, 12:12 AM	#1
1968CHEVYC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 578	Lifting engine I need to change the Oil pan gasket on my 350, I everyone I've talked to said I'll need to lift the engine a few inches. So don't have a hoist, but I got a front end loader on my tractor, anyway where and how do I connect the chains to the motor? Thanks Yall! __________________ '68 C10 LWB 6.2NA/NP833 3.73's

07-08-2010, 12:19 AM	#2
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: Lifting engine Sometimes there are lifting rings mounted with the intake bolts. Or you could just put a bolt thru the end of the chain into the front of the heads. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

07-08-2010, 12:20 AM	#3
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Lifting engine Can you jack it up? Maybe try to drop the pan with the crank spun up in the front first? __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-08-2010, 12:25 AM	#4
1968CHEVYC10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 578	Re: Lifting engine Is this what you were talking about? there is one just like it on the opposite corner of the intake manifold. __________________ '68 C10 LWB 6.2NA/NP833 3.73's

07-08-2010, 12:41 AM	#8
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: Lifting engine You shouldn't need to disconnect the tranny, unless the engine will not go high enough. __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

07-08-2010, 07:30 AM	#9
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	Re: Lifting engine When I changed mine (IIRC), I just unbolted the motor mounts, used a floor jack to raise the engine up a couple of inches and then slid a 2x4 block in between the mounts and the motor. Worked well - just another way of doing it I guess. __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

07-09-2010, 09:13 AM	#13
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: Lifting engine Don't forget to disconnect the throttle cable.

07-09-2010, 09:18 AM	#14
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	Re: Lifting engine ...and make sure the distributer doesn't smash against the firewall __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

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