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Pulling a 289

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Soaring1

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Where do I hook up the engine hoist chain to pull the 289 out of my 65 coupe?
 
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tylerrocks

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I screw some bolts in the extra bolt holes at the front/back of the heads then run a chain on them across the engine.
 
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Same here. I think they are 3/8 bolts. Been doing so much lately I can't remember where my head is. Don't leave too much slack in the chain, your car will raise a few inches when engine weight comes off.
 

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or if you can wait a little while . .you can get an engine lift plate that bolts on to the intake manifold where the carb goes. you just put a hook on it and voila!
 

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Ditto the carb-mounted engine plate. Don't worry if you've got an aluminum intake, either since it's more than strong enough to lift the flyweight 289.
 

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someone mentioned the body raising when you lift the motor out..yes it will some..but then you can let some air out of your front tires if there is a problem.. probably will not need to do it but its a idea
 

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Like this:

 
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I use the engine lift hooks bolted to the sides of the heads but any of the methods mentioned will work fine.
 
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