I added that to my wishlist.  Looks useful and Made in the USA.



Lawrenceville, GA

The tool I mentioned above is Mac's Pivot Engine lift # 701001.  Amazon has them listed.  Once you used this, you never go back to the ones with chains.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

The one I mentioned is Mac's Pivot Engine Lift #701001.  Amazon's got then listed.  Great tool.  Once you used it, you'll never use  those chain ones again


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

Lots of good options. Thanks for all the good advise.

Darrell Howard Whitefish, MT Outlaw 56 Ford F-100's

That's the one I'm using.Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

I've used a tool like this many times, welding in motor mounts, new trans cross members, etc. If you doing it more than once, it's more than worth it. I think mine came from Eastwood, but this was the best picture.

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/SUN-5208.html

Even better with an air wrench on the lead screw.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Using the four 5/16 bolts and a lift plate is safe.  If you really want the job to go easy, there is a lift plate that has a tilt mechanism built in that makes the job much easier.  If you are going in and out a few time with the trans, this unit is perfect.  A little on the pricey side, but the time and aggravation it saves is worth it.I just helped a guy that is installing a AOD behind a yblock in his early Bird with the trans attached and it had to go in and  out a few times for fitting.  He had one of these units and boy did it make it easier.Those tilt devices on chains is like a model T ford compared to this unit.Problem is, I can't remember the manufacturer.  Try Google, engine tilt device, or something like that.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

use grade 8bolts and make sure they go in 1.5 tmes ther length and ar tight, then bolt a bracket on the bell housing to block on 1 of the upper bolts and get your comalong and a metal cable. this way you can tip the engine as you go in and out,keep the job cheap a you will need the cash down the road, with a truck you have more room than a car. 

Darrell;My personal preference is to use an engine leveler at the end of your engine hoist chain. I bought a lifting plate, but never used it.  If you are going to taking the engine in and out quite a bit, the leveler lets you position the motor (and tranny) at any angle you want. The leveler uses 4 mounting points, 2 up front and 2 at the back of the intake. I think it's an investment well worth the money.Rono

  Ron Lane,  Meridian, ID

Hooking a chain in the center of the carb flange will leave the engine/trans assembly badly off balance, the trans end will be heavy.  It works well if the engine alone is lifted.

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"