lifting an engine out of a crate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crackajacka · 11-12-2003, 10:28 PM

ok ive got my previous engine setting in half a crate im not rich so i can only afford a block stand. ok i need to raise the block about a foot or so to get it on this block stand. i dont know or have the money to buy or drive to who knows where to rent one. any ideas on raising this baby up?

Russell · 11-12-2003, 10:34 PM

Make a lift, just put some solid lugs into the roof and attach some airplane cable with a comealong or something to it... Be creative, its the only way I can ever get something done with my truck, lol

**old Rusty C10** · 11-12-2003, 10:44 PM

how i lifted my motor out of the other truck was to use a tie down from a truck the 3" wide canvas one with the ratcheting strap you can lift it high enough to put it on the stand

jimfulco · 11-13-2003, 02:08 AM

How about bolting the stand or motor plate to the block first, & then get about 4 guys & a couple of pieces of pipe or 4x4 chained to the top & everybody stand up at once?

78chevstepside · 11-13-2003, 02:59 AM

i lift motors in and out of my truck using a basketball hoop post. Made a jig out of a peice of pipe and a pad eye. Then welded it to the basketball hoop. It leans a little but has worked 4 times thus far. when iam finished i just use a grinder and cut the welds loose.

Russell · 11-13-2003, 03:02 AM

^^ I like this guy's thinking!

crackajacka · 11-13-2003, 03:08 AM

good idea but its quite a walk with and engine from my hoop post to my shop lol i wonder if this stand is adjustible in hieght if so ill lower it down as fas as it will go and try to get a jack under it maybe 2 bottle neck ones on each side of the block and then use wood to make up the hieght difference

11-12-2003, 10:28 PM	#1
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	lifting an engine out of a crate ok ive got my previous engine setting in half a crate im not rich so i can only afford a block stand. ok i need to raise the block about a foot or so to get it on this block stand. i dont know or have the money to buy or drive to who knows where to rent one. any ideas on raising this baby up? __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

11-12-2003, 10:34 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Make a lift, just put some solid lugs into the roof and attach some airplane cable with a comealong or something to it... Be creative, its the only way I can ever get something done with my truck, lol __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-12-2003, 10:44 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,280	how i lifted my motor out of the other truck was to use a tie down from a truck the 3" wide canvas one with the ratcheting strap you can lift it high enough to put it on the stand __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-13-2003, 02:59 AM	#5
78chevstepside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: lacenter, washington Posts: 718	i lift motors in and out of my truck using a basketball hoop post. Made a jig out of a peice of pipe and a pad eye. Then welded it to the basketball hoop. It leans a little but has worked 4 times thus far. when iam finished i just use a grinder and cut the welds loose. Attached Images

11-13-2003, 03:02 AM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	^^ I like this guy's thinking! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-13-2003, 02:08 AM	#4
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	How about bolting the stand or motor plate to the block first, & then get about 4 guys & a couple of pieces of pipe or 4x4 chained to the top & everybody stand up at once?

11-13-2003, 03:08 AM	#7
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	good idea but its quite a walk with and engine from my hoop post to my shop lol i wonder if this stand is adjustible in hieght if so ill lower it down as fas as it will go and try to get a jack under it maybe 2 bottle neck ones on each side of the block and then use wood to make up the hieght difference __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

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