Engine Leveler And Swivel Hook

Grumpy

The Grumpy Grease Monkey mechanical engineer.
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I was recently asked to help a neighbor re-install an engine in his muscle car,
a 1968 road runner with a recently rebuilt 440 wedge engine.
for most of us, as we get more experienced , we tend to recognize potentially
difficult projects and with the experience we gain the knowledge to avoid most issues,
rather than just repeating or fighting through,
and repeating past mistakes

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/engine-storage-frame-for-your-shop.16499/
he had a chain jack
and his garage rafters are about 9 ft over the shop floor
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the chain jack was anchored to a rafter and an engine plate on the intake base,
potentially making the install a total pain in the ass,

as the engine could be lifted vertically,
but
any forward or rearward,
or sideways movement of the engine in the engine bay
,
would need to be done by moving the car,

and with the car needing to be rolled around under the lifted engine,
you could not then get under the car either.



I STRONGLY suggested we use his pick-up truck,
to go get my engine crane,
floor jack and 4 12 ton jack stands
and a mechanics creeper and drop lights,
and accessories, like the engine tilter

after we dropped the engine in place he was very impressed with how much easier use of the correct tools had helped and made the process so much easier and faster,
a process that might have taken well over an hour or more took less than 15 minutes with the correct tools, and involved so much less cussing and potential un-intended body and accessory parts damage :D


https://www.tooldiscounter.com/prod...MIlqi_9-6z6gIVC9bACh2-NgZmEAQYAiABEgJB0fD_BwE
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https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640936_200640936?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Automotive > Engine Hoists + Stands > Hoisting Accessories&utm_campaign=Strongway&utm_content=46249&&lid=92700040205924187&ds_s_kwgid=58700000740123709&ds_e_product_group_id=660442341287&ds_e_product_store_id=&ds_e_ad_type=pla&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000001662305&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiMXNme-z6gIVSrzACh1I5Q7DEAQYAyABEgINQfD_BwE

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-q...MIlqi_9-6z6gIVC9bACh2-NgZmEAQYBSABEgKBcPD_BwE

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harbor freight has a fairly decent quality engine leveler
Ive used for several decades with no problems
(buy the 2 ton rated version:D
not THE 1500 LB VERSION:rolleyes:)
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just remember the crank handle faces to the front of the engine and the threads need to be liberally greased with moly grease
, and yes you really should use a swivel hook,
on your engine crane with a very short chain
or screw chain link to your engine crane
https://genyhitch.com/product/58-ra...MIr_WX1_Gz6gIVkMDACh2I1wBbEAQYAiABEgLt9_D_BwE

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https://www.e-rigging.com/3-ton-alloy-swivel-hoist-hook
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$15 a damn good value, :D I don,t see how you can not buy this if you work on engine installs

$39.99 (leveler) always use with the crank toward the front, is very useful
yes and an engine tilter and a 3 ton rated swivel hook,
$15 helps

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https://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton...leveler-60659.html?_br_psugg_q=engine+leveler


yeah the crank on the leveler in the picture below is facing the wrong direction
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related links
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/engine-removal.15849/#post-95081

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-the-engine-tilter-chains-to-the-engine.2163/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/engine-hoist-question.15699/#post-93991

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...harbor-freight-engine-cranes.8566/#post-30046
 
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https://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/sto...&submodel=&engine=&Nrpp=&No=&persistYmm=false
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Rotating Engine Stand
  • 1000 lb. Capacity
  • 34-1/4" Long x 36" High
  • 20-1/2" Front, 36-1/2" Rear Wide
  • (2) Locking Swivel Caster Wheels
  • (2) Fixed Mount Wheels
  • Yellow Finish Gradually or Fully Rotate an Engine with a Simple Turn of a Handle
    Features:
  • Capacity: 1000 lbs.
  • Adjustable mounting head accommodates most engines
  • No pins to remove or bolts to adjust while trying to manually rotate the engine
  • Self-locks in any position when you stop turning the stand's handle
  • 63:1 worm gear ratio allows for easy rotation
  • Folds for easy storage
Notes:
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  • Uses engine-to-stand Bolt Kit 555-80058 (sold separately)
  • Works with JEGS Drip Tray 555-80060 (some trimming may be required)
this looks like a good value (above)
I have three of these I use in my shop, (below)

not ideal but they have worked for many years but keep in mind I swapped to (4) 8" roller casters as the stock casters were less than ideal.
https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-...ine-stand-69522.html?_br_psugg_q=engine+stand

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...sive-and-logical-custom-welding-project.8551/

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http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-cus ... 46819.html
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viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1018
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200337094_200337094
prices, sizes and weight carry capacity and having brakes built into the design of the caster, vary so shop carefully
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yes its going to add some expense, (about $80 if you catch these on sale) but if you add the optional larger casters to an engine stand it allows you to maneuver the legs of the stand so they roll over the crane
 
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