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**Roland** · 09-07-2010, 12:52 PM

Is there a good point to attach a strap or a chain to be able to lift the engine and trans? This is a 350 LSx and I have chains or straps with overhead hoist or cherry picker, but I don't see where to connect to the engine.

If I run the strap around the whole engine, it interferes with the motor mounts when I set it in the frame. I know this sounds stupid but . . .

68GMCCustom · 09-07-2010, 01:36 PM

I have one of those levelers with my shop hoist. I bolt one end to each end of both the heads to disperse the load and pick it up that way.

Super73 · 09-07-2010, 05:47 PM

Use 2 chains. Tie one to the front of both heads. Tie one to the back of both heads. Put your hook in the center.

Mine is a little easier with the single plain intake.

68GMCCustom · 09-07-2010, 07:03 PM

I guess it would have been easier just to say my leveler has 4 ends that attach to the end of each head... then attaches to the crane hook, with a crank system to level things out.

Have you ever lifted by the intake Super73? I've seen the plates....but I'm afraid its too much weight for the small intake bolts to hold...especially is theres a trans on the back.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 09-07-2010, 07:22 PM

I hooked my leveler in the 4 corner valley pan bolt holes with longer bolts with standard size heads and thick washers. Jay

**TR65** · 09-07-2010, 08:21 PM

I tried to simulate the factory type lifting arms that bolt to the heads.

TR

**Roland** · 09-07-2010, 08:58 PM

Thanks TR65, this looks like a good solution.

Super73 · 09-07-2010, 10:08 PM

I have used the 4 bolts on the carb plate many times with my alum LS1. I'm trying to remember if I have ever done it with the trans attached. I don't think I have. I can tell you though, my fully dressed LS1 with water pump alternator ect weighed in right at 400lbs. My 80E when on the pallet with factory verter weighed in at 270lbs. I have seen people pull traditional SBC's with transmitions on them with a carb plate on an alum intake and they have to weigh more than my junk.

68GMCCustom · 09-07-2010, 10:53 PM

it just seems the LSx intake bolts are too small to handle that kind of load. Guess not.

glock35ipsc · 09-08-2010, 09:03 AM

I just run my short dedicated engine hoist chain from one head to the opposite corner of the other head. I had the intake off at the time, but this is the way I have always done it, SB and BB too.

**TR65** · 09-08-2010, 09:15 PM

Just for reference,

Here is the factory style lifters, lifted engine and tranny. I couldn't find any source for these at the time.

TR

68GMCCustom · 09-08-2010, 10:22 PM

IIRC those have 2 bolts each...so it would be about the same as one bolt per head at the 4 corners.

chevydog66 · 09-08-2010, 10:41 PM

I used 1 chain from the bottom alternator bolt with an eyelet off of it to the rear opposite head.

Super73 · 09-09-2010, 12:49 AM

TR65, That sure looks like a truck motor with a 6 speed trans.. Never seen that before..

68GMCCustom · 09-09-2010, 10:52 AM

Ssr?

**TR65** · 09-09-2010, 11:06 PM

Yep, 2005 SSR (6.0L, 390 HP).

Seems like a perfect swap for an old truck. By the way, the SSR weighs 4750#. More than 1200# more than my 65.

TR

68GMCCustom · 09-10-2010, 10:06 AM

I may have asked this before...but have you taken it to the track?

**TR65** · 09-10-2010, 08:48 PM

68,

No, I am just using it as a fun DD and trying to get high mpg. It will sure get on with the program though.

TR

09-07-2010, 12:52 PM	#1
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	How do you pick it up Is there a good point to attach a strap or a chain to be able to lift the engine and trans? This is a 350 LSx and I have chains or straps with overhead hoist or cherry picker, but I don't see where to connect to the engine. If I run the strap around the whole engine, it interferes with the motor mounts when I set it in the frame. I know this sounds stupid but . . .

09-07-2010, 01:36 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: How do you pick it up I have one of those levelers with my shop hoist. I bolt one end to each end of both the heads to disperse the load and pick it up that way. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-07-2010, 05:47 PM	#3
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: How do you pick it up Use 2 chains. Tie one to the front of both heads. Tie one to the back of both heads. Put your hook in the center. Mine is a little easier with the single plain intake. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

09-07-2010, 07:03 PM	#4
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: How do you pick it up I guess it would have been easier just to say my leveler has 4 ends that attach to the end of each head... then attaches to the crane hook, with a crank system to level things out. Have you ever lifted by the intake Super73? I've seen the plates....but I'm afraid its too much weight for the small intake bolts to hold...especially is theres a trans on the back. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-07-2010, 07:22 PM	#5
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: How do you pick it up I hooked my leveler in the 4 corner valley pan bolt holes with longer bolts with standard size heads and thick washers. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

09-07-2010, 08:21 PM	#6
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: How do you pick it up I tried to simulate the factory type lifting arms that bolt to the heads. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

09-07-2010, 08:58 PM	#7
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: How do you pick it up Thanks TR65, this looks like a good solution.

09-07-2010, 10:08 PM	#8
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: How do you pick it up I have used the 4 bolts on the carb plate many times with my alum LS1. I'm trying to remember if I have ever done it with the trans attached. I don't think I have. I can tell you though, my fully dressed LS1 with water pump alternator ect weighed in right at 400lbs. My 80E when on the pallet with factory verter weighed in at 270lbs. I have seen people pull traditional SBC's with transmitions on them with a carb plate on an alum intake and they have to weigh more than my junk. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

09-07-2010, 10:53 PM	#9
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: How do you pick it up it just seems the LSx intake bolts are too small to handle that kind of load. Guess not. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-08-2010, 09:03 AM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: How do you pick it up I just run my short dedicated engine hoist chain from one head to the opposite corner of the other head. I had the intake off at the time, but this is the way I have always done it, SB and BB too. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-08-2010, 09:15 PM	#11
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: How do you pick it up Just for reference, Here is the factory style lifters, lifted engine and tranny. I couldn't find any source for these at the time. TR Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

09-08-2010, 10:22 PM	#12
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: How do you pick it up IIRC those have 2 bolts each...so it would be about the same as one bolt per head at the 4 corners. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-08-2010, 10:41 PM	#13
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: How do you pick it up I used 1 chain from the bottom alternator bolt with an eyelet off of it to the rear opposite head. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

09-09-2010, 12:49 AM	#14
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: How do you pick it up TR65, That sure looks like a truck motor with a 6 speed trans.. Never seen that before.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

09-09-2010, 10:52 AM	#15
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: How do you pick it up Ssr? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken



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09-09-2010, 11:06 PM	#16
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: How do you pick it up Yep, 2005 SSR (6.0L, 390 HP). Seems like a perfect swap for an old truck. By the way, the SSR weighs 4750#. More than 1200# more than my 65. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

09-10-2010, 10:06 AM	#17
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: How do you pick it up I may have asked this before...but have you taken it to the track? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

09-10-2010, 08:48 PM	#18
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: How do you pick it up 68, No, I am just using it as a fun DD and trying to get high mpg. It will sure get on with the program though. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

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