Best way to lift a slant 6 engine block ?

[unclebear]

Hello all , I have my engine on a stand right now and will be installing it shortly .
What is the easiest and safest way to lift it ?
I had a chain under the block at the front and bolts in the bell housing for the back . It came out, but it was quite awkward and tilted a lot .
I have not done this for a long time. I do have the use of a nice lift though .
Any advice would be appreciated .

 

[Princess Valiant]

For Mopar, Slant Six - Engine Lift Plate | eBay

 

[Princess Valiant]

The other option is to drop it out of the bottom with the K frame much how Chrysler originally installed it.

 

[MidnightSwinger]

Lift from the head, you can see the plate attached to the head in this picture.

 

[jawbone]

For Mopar, Slant Six - Engine Lift Plate | eBay

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Great lifting bracket. Was successful with engine swap without removing hood.

 

[WV64Signet]

I went with a sling and load leveler.

5000lb rating and working carribeiners

 

[unclebear]

With the lift plates they use just 2 bolts on the top of the head ?

 

[Princess Valiant]

With the lift plates they use just 2 bolts on the top of the head ?

That is all it needs. The factory put those two bolt holes where it would be perfectly balanced

 

[Princess Valiant]

With the lift plates they use just 2 bolts on the top of the head ?

two grade 5 is all you need

 

[unclebear]

excellent ,could you tell me what the bolt size is ? My threads are pretty clogged and I need to chase them

 

[Badvert65]

The bolts are 3/8-16.

 

[unclebear]

Thank you very much .Headed to the hardware store now .

 

[AJ/FormS]

When I read the title, I came prepared with a string of smartazz comments. But now that I see , I decided you don't need me to ruin your day, lol.
Happy HotRodding

 

[Hyper_pak]

Last time I put the engine in my Colt I used the top of the head bolts AND another chain down to the trans brace bolt bosses.
This kept the engine at a 30 deg. tilt and it went in like butter.
If you just use the top bolts at some point you have to twist it over to align the bellhousing.

 

[halfafish]

For Mopar, Slant Six - Engine Lift Plate | eBay

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X2 on this ^^^. I got one a while ago and have used it twice now. It's well worth the asking price.

 

[vitamindart]

X2 on this ^^^. I got one a while ago and have used it twice now. It's well worth the asking price.

thats enough of a reason for me to go to ebay and grab one!

 

[Bewy]

Best way to lift a slant 6? With Hulk Hogan & three of his friends......

 

[Princess Valiant]

thats enough of a reason for me to go to ebay and grab one!

Did you actually receive yours yet? I ordered one from the seller in the link above and it's been 2 and half weeks and no lift plate ....

 

[64 AAR Valiant]

I went with a sling and load leveler.

5000lb rating and working carribeiners

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Great Idea.

 

[Badvert65]

I am sorry for the delay guys, I ran out of the 3/8 bolts. Everything is shipping this weekend. PM me here if this is causing and grief.

 

[65 Cuda 340]

Well this is how I did it back in the day. I wanted it to tilt because I was installing it with the trans.

 

[Badvert65]

Princess Valiant, your mailbox is full.

 

[vitamindart]

Did you actually receive yours yet? I ordered one from the seller in the link above and it's been 2 and half weeks and no lift plate ....

Princess Valiant yes, arrived last week. looks like a nice piece. added it to my pile of engine removal slings chains, leveler exc.​

 

[Princess Valiant]

Princess Valiant yes, arrived last week. looks like a nice piece. added it to my pile of engine removal slings chains, leveler exc.​

it seems mine was delayed and the seller is a member here and had a good explanation.

This lift plate is such a good idea, it's a wonders no one made them 15 years ago

 

[MidnightSwinger]

It’s easy to tilt with the trans hanging off the back.