Where are teh lift points for a BB402 with the trans hooked on it - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72 longhorn BB · 08-19-2005, 05:52 PM

Hey there,
Has anyone got pics of where the lift points are on a BB when it is mated to a TH400?

It has been 3 years since it was finished and fogged.

Mow I am going to transport it to a shop and put it back in.

I sure could use a picture to see how the engine hoist should be attached.

Also, can the engine/trans be put in together, with the hood and fenders on, or what?

How should it be done?

Thanks in advance.

-Chuck

acloco · 08-19-2005, 09:35 PM

Front and back of cylinder heads (opposing corners) - use 7/16 bolts (grade 8) and a good chain. With trans...you have over 1000 lbs....be careful!

Tx Firefighter · 08-20-2005, 02:34 PM

I used one of those 10 dollar lift plates from Summit. This is a big block and turbo 400 going into my old 70 model. You can drop them both in together with the front clip on, just pull the hood, of course.

acloco · 08-20-2005, 04:35 PM

TX...is that an aluminum intake that you are hanging 1000 lbs from? Hope not...for your sake.

matthufham · 08-20-2005, 05:59 PM

here's how i do it. far header hole on one side, front header hole other side. run the bolt with a large washer through the chain.

if it helps, when lifting a trans and engine you could use both rear header holes to balance it more.

Tx Firefighter · 08-20-2005, 06:15 PM

Sure, it's an aluminum Edlebrock intake.

Aluminum is strong, no sweat.

acloco · 08-20-2005, 09:51 PM

TXFire - seriously, for your sake, please don't do it again - I HAVE personally seen the aftermarket aluminum intakes break from lifting exactly as you do.

No bull!!

*wolfthing2000* · 08-20-2005, 10:22 PM

If you don't mind me asking a 4x4 question here, would this same lift point you are describing, work with the SM465 and the 205 transfer bolted behind a small block???? It seems like the auto probably weighs in about the same as what my trans/transfer combo would be. I know the 465 is at 180 pounds or real close there so and the 205 is about all I would ever want to clean and jerk from the floor to the work bench!!!!! So I am thinking I am real close to the 950 lb mark.
What ya think???

acloco · 08-20-2005, 10:50 PM

Wolf...yes...very close. Make sure you use good chain and grade 8 bolts/washers (you are looking for good shear strength - the load is on the shank of the bolt).

08-19-2005, 05:52 PM	#1
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Where are teh lift points for a BB402 with the trans hooked on it Hey there, Has anyone got pics of where the lift points are on a BB when it is mated to a TH400? It has been 3 years since it was finished and fogged. Mow I am going to transport it to a shop and put it back in. I sure could use a picture to see how the engine hoist should be attached. Also, can the engine/trans be put in together, with the hood and fenders on, or what? How should it be done? Thanks in advance. -Chuck __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

08-20-2005, 02:34 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I used one of those 10 dollar lift plates from Summit. This is a big block and turbo 400 going into my old 70 model. You can drop them both in together with the front clip on, just pull the hood, of course. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 08-20-2005 at 02:35 PM.

08-20-2005, 05:59 PM	#5
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	here's how i do it. far header hole on one side, front header hole other side. run the bolt with a large washer through the chain. if it helps, when lifting a trans and engine you could use both rear header holes to balance it more. Attached Images Last edited by matthufham; 08-20-2005 at 06:01 PM.

08-20-2005, 06:15 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Sure, it's an aluminum Edlebrock intake. Aluminum is strong, no sweat. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-19-2005, 09:35 PM	#2
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	Front and back of cylinder heads (opposing corners) - use 7/16 bolts (grade 8) and a good chain. With trans...you have over 1000 lbs....be careful!

08-20-2005, 04:35 PM	#4
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	TX...is that an aluminum intake that you are hanging 1000 lbs from? Hope not...for your sake.

08-20-2005, 09:51 PM	#7
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	TXFire - seriously, for your sake, please don't do it again - I HAVE personally seen the aftermarket aluminum intakes break from lifting exactly as you do. No bull!!

08-20-2005, 10:22 PM	#8
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	If you don't mind me asking a 4x4 question here, would this same lift point you are describing, work with the SM465 and the 205 transfer bolted behind a small block???? It seems like the auto probably weighs in about the same as what my trans/transfer combo would be. I know the 465 is at 180 pounds or real close there so and the 205 is about all I would ever want to clean and jerk from the floor to the work bench!!!!! So I am thinking I am real close to the 950 lb mark. What ya think???

08-20-2005, 10:50 PM	#9
acloco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 335	Wolf...yes...very close. Make sure you use good chain and grade 8 bolts/washers (you are looking for good shear strength - the load is on the shank of the bolt).



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