How do you lift a motor?

[73_Dart]

This may sound stupid, but how do you do it. I am possibly getting a 318 if everything goes right, and I need to know the right way to lift it to put it in the back of a truck. I am borrowing an engine hoist from a friend.
Pictures would be really helpful. Thanks.

 

[duster414]

Most guys I know lift it with the carb studs.

 

[green1]

There are un-used bolt holes on front and rear. I use those.

 

[RedFish]

Always lift with your knees

 

[Toluene56]

Always lift with your knees

don't forget to team lift..

I use a carb plate to lift my engines... works great.. and can help you angle the engine when dropping it back in the car. You can get them at just about any auto parts store.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MRG-33027G/

 

[dodgedifferent2]

i dont like the carb lift plate when attaching to an aluminum intake. Seems to me the threads will pull out. Just my .02

 

[73_Dart]

Thanks for your guys info. Also, what size socket do I need on a 1976 318 so I can check if it is seized up or not.

 

[stansblue72]

Like this:

 

[prodart340]

I use a lift plate on the intake, but my M1 is studded.

 

[discharger1332]

1 1/4" socket should turn the crank

 

[jimwwood]

u need about 20 inches of chain and 2 longer intake bolts front drivers side and rear passenger side.bolts should be 2 1/4 inshes long and get som washers so they dont pull through the chain.good luck. I love goen on engine buys, good exuse to stand around it and have a few beers.when u get it back home of coarse

 

[73_Dart]

Well im do young to have beer and I dont want one. I think it stinks. haha.
Anyway thanks for the info. Im gonna go try to find a 1 1/4" socket now. Hopefully I can find one in our mess of a garage.

 

[clhyer]

Assuming you haven't done this before, do not let it sit on the oil pan when you put it in the back of the truck.
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[73_Dart]

I know that. I plan on using a tire or two to set it on. then strap it down nice and tight.

 

[green1]

Assuming you haven't done this before, do not let it sit on the oil pan when you put it in the back of the truck.
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Why not?

 

[highflyer]

If you never done this before,the first thing you need to do is...CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE GARAGE>...J

 

[clhyer]

Green 1,
The oil pan has several things going against it, it's thin sheet metal - wouldn't do to have all that weight on it; it's small contact area that the weight would actually sit on makes the situation worse; if the pan gets damaged, you could loose oil capacity, damage the oil pickup/pump; or even put a hole in the pan. You get the idea.
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[Guitar Jones]

I've never damaged an oil pan by allowing the engine to rest on it nor have I ever had the carb mounting hole threads pull out. But since this is a 318 the carb lift plate may not work as all the plates I've seen are for four barrel manifolds.

 

[Golden_commando]

u need about 20 inches of chain and 2 longer intake bolts front drivers side and rear passenger side.bolts should be 2 1/4 inshes long and get som washers so they dont pull through the chain.good luck. I love goen on engine buys, good exuse to stand around it and have a few beers.when u get it back home of coarse

like me

 

[AndyF]

Carb plate is the easiest way to lift an engine. Other ways also work but are not quite as simple.
http://www.moparmusclemagazine.com/...lymouth_valiant_427_engine_swap/photo_01.html

 

[Johnny Dart]

How do you lift a motor ?

Like this. :mrgreen: