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**The Rocknrod** · 04-24-2020, 01:07 PM

On the 60 to 66 C10's has anyone used the Mac's Tie-Downs PIVOT Engine Lift Plate with any success? I'm worried about the load leveling front to rear bar hitting the firewall as it did before it was painted.
I saw one on Texas metal that used straps. They used it side to side. FYI my grill, and grill support will not be on the truck when the engine is installed.

vin63 · 04-24-2020, 02:03 PM

The Macs leveler lift works pretty well. I also have a sling, but only use it side to side where the bar is parallel with the firewall. Will you have the transmission bolted to the block?

msg · 04-24-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I'm worried about the load leveling front to rear bar hitting the firewall as it did before it was painted.

I ended up in a jam with this too. Solved it with a pad on the front and had to bottle jack it forward once I set it down to line up with the mounts. Having a different rig would have been great. Less worry.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-24-2020, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

The Macs leveler lift works pretty well. I also have a sling, but only use it side to side where the bar is parallel with the firewall. Will you have the transmission bolted to the block?

Yes I want to install the engine trans same time. How does it work with the trans bolted to the block? Does it hit the firewall?

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Originally Posted by msg

I ended up in a jam with this too. Solved it with a pad on the front and had to bottle jack it forward once I set it down to line up with the mounts. Having a different rig would have been great. Less worry.

That's one way. That's what I had before it was painted.
I think the side to side sling might work better? I don't know that's why I'm asking.

**nsb29** · 04-24-2020, 11:10 PM

I used a load leveler with no problem had my chain’s much Shorter motor and trans

**The Rocknrod** · 04-25-2020, 07:01 AM

How short nsb29?

**nsb29** · 04-25-2020, 04:22 PM

Just high enough to clear the top of the motor it was in LS 2

**Getter-Done** · 04-25-2020, 05:09 PM

Here is one from Jegs with a lot of adjustment capabilities.

Link:https://www.jegs.com/i/OEMTOOLS/693/24831/10002/-1

The bolts could be removed to have the crank on the other end if needed.

Also chains could be set to different lengths

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**The Rocknrod** · 04-25-2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Here is one from Jegs with a lot of adjustment capabilities.
Link:https://www.jegs.com/i/OEMTOOLS/693/24831/10002/-1
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Thanks, I have one similar to that one.

**nsb29** · 04-25-2020, 06:52 PM

Mine came from cardboard freight

vin63 · 04-25-2020, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Yes I want to install the engine trans same time. How does it work with the trans bolted to the block? Does it hit the firewall?

If you have the trans bolted to the block, the load leveler would work better. I still usually have a helper underneath to guide the tail of the transmission.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-25-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

If you have the trans bolted to the block, the load leveler would work better. I still usually have a helper underneath to guide the tail of the transmission.

Load leveler, okay.
What would happen if I used the chain leveler only sideways? May work.

msg · 04-26-2020, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Load leveler, okay.
What would happen if I used the chain leveler only sideways? May work.

I had the same thought to avoid a run in with the firewall, but I dont think that you can tilt the engine trans unit downward like you would need to, just a left right tilt is all you would get.

**1971 GMC SHORTY** · 04-26-2020, 01:05 AM

Old Chain Works So much Better.. 🤣🤣🤣

vin63 · 04-26-2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Load leveler, okay.
What would happen if I used the chain leveler only sideways? May work.

You would only be able to adjust the level side to side, not front to back.

The carb plate leveler by Mac would work the best of the ones you mentioned since you'll need to level the engine/trans front to back due to the weight of the transmission on the backside of the block. I would still have a helper underneath to help guide the tailshaft of the transmission.

**The Rocknrod** · 04-26-2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vin63

You would only be able to adjust the level side to side, not front to back.

The carb plate leveler by Mac would work the best of the ones you mentioned since you'll need to level the engine/trans front to back due to the weight of the transmission on the backside of the block. I would still have a helper underneath to help guide the tailshaft of the transmission.

Even with the front end off?

bigmoe · 04-26-2020, 11:16 AM

I did mine as pictured but had trouble with straps and bolts hitting the fire wall. We managed to get it in but if I did it again I'd hook the back ones to the side of the heads.

04-24-2020, 01:07 PM	#1
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Engine Lift Tool On the 60 to 66 C10's has anyone used the Mac's Tie-Downs PIVOT Engine Lift Plate with any success? I'm worried about the load leveling front to rear bar hitting the firewall as it did before it was painted. I saw one on Texas metal that used straps. They used it side to side. FYI my grill, and grill support will not be on the truck when the engine is installed. Attached Images __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-24-2020, 02:03 PM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Engine Lift Tool The Macs leveler lift works pretty well. I also have a sling, but only use it side to side where the bar is parallel with the firewall. Will you have the transmission bolted to the block? __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

04-24-2020, 11:10 PM	#5
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Engine Lift Tool I used a load leveler with no problem had my chain’s much Shorter motor and trans __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

04-25-2020, 07:01 AM	#6
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Engine Lift Tool How short nsb29? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

04-25-2020, 04:22 PM	#7
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Engine Lift Tool Just high enough to clear the top of the motor it was in LS 2 __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

04-25-2020, 05:09 PM	#8
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,442	Re: Engine Lift Tool Here is one from Jegs with a lot of adjustment capabilities. Link:https://www.jegs.com/i/OEMTOOLS/693/24831/10002/-1 The bolts could be removed to have the crank on the other end if needed. Also chains could be set to different lengths . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

04-25-2020, 06:52 PM	#10
nsb29 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: new smyrna beach fl / 29 palms cal Posts: 1,727	Re: Engine Lift Tool Mine came from cardboard freight __________________ Hand made A/C vent manifolds for 64-66 trucks adapts any aftermarket A/C to OEM vent

04-26-2020, 01:05 AM	#14
1971 GMC SHORTY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SAN FERNANDO VALLE SOL CAL Posts: 1,064	Re: Engine Lift Tool Old Chain Works So much Better.. 🤣🤣🤣 Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC K25 V6 351E Original Utility Truck 2000 C3500 Hot Rod Utility Truck 2003 ROAD KING 100th 124ci 6 Speed 145CI M/P Pro Street FXR 2002 FXDP 2007 2500HD DURAMAX. DD Studio Teamsters / Mechanic Retired GM Master Tech 20 Years Retired Ford Tech 15 Years

04-26-2020, 11:16 AM	#17
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 997	Re: Engine Lift Tool I did mine as pictured but had trouble with straps and bolts hitting the fire wall. We managed to get it in but if I did it again I'd hook the back ones to the side of the heads. Attached Images



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