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Gustafson 11-04-2012 06:51:39 63.153.141.232 Report to Moderator	The FO-4 manual shows a picture of the engine being lifted by ropes wrapped around the crankcase, but my neighbor says I should slip the ends of a chain over two head studs (the head is off) securing the chain with head nuts and washers. I'm thinking the engine probably weighs around 500 lbs. I have a chain fall from the shop rafters that should be able to handle it, but what's the best way to attach the engine to the hoist? [Reply]   [No Email]
tn8n 11-04-2012 11:51:15 166.204.173.197 Report to Moderator	Re: Lifting 2N engine in reply to Gustafson, 11-04-2012 06:51:39   i bought two "lifting straps" at nrthern tool. they are the yellow nylon type, i beleive 4 feet long ech. they have a loop at each end. "basket" style they hold 3200 pounds and choker style they hold 1650. i put them under the block with the oil pan still on and hooked both ends in the hook on the chain fall. i just tried to space them evenly to where the motor was most balanced. it worked perfectly to suspend it to attach the engine stand to it.   [Reply]  [No Email]
HCooke 11-04-2012 10:07:52 70.195.64.255 Report to Moderator	Re: Lifting 2N engine in reply to Gustafson, 11-04-2012 06:51:39   I don't think the engine is anywhere near 500#, more like 250 - 300 (I think). Anyway I've removed several with a chain on two of the studs.   [Reply]  [No Email]
old 11-04-2012 09:04:11 209.86.226.19 Report to Moderator	Re: Lifting 2N engine in reply to Gustafson, 11-04-2012 06:51:39   All the engines I ever lift if I have the head off I use the head bolts/stud. If the head is one I use some other bolt area to do it. When lifting an engine you would be surprised how much even a 1/4 inch bolt will lift if that is all your doing is lifting not jarring it or jerking the heck out of it   [Reply]  [No Email]