We do it similarly, but we use the front and back head studs with a peice
of 2x4 drilled and put over the studs, the brackets are slipped over this
and the 2x4 will prevent the studs from bending when you are lifing the
engine
James Nazarian
'71 B roadster
'74 BGT undergoing V8 conversion for autocrossing
On Wed, 21 Jul 1999, Terry O'Brien wrote:
> not that the others are wrong, but here is how I like do it:
>
> -pull the head while in the car (assuming you need to pull it anyway).
> I like to use engine compression to crack the seal; it seems to save my
> banging with a big hammer.
> -use any two opposing head bolt holes ie., front left and rear right.
>
> This prosess leaves me with less weight and size to deal with as the
> power train comes out.
>
> --- Dennis Calehuff <calehuff@csrlink.net> wrote:
> > I'm about ready to pull my engine and transmission
> > on the 71 B, any
> > suggestions on as to where to hook the chain onto
> > the engine? First
> > time for me to pull an engine.
> >
> >
>
> ===
> Terry O'Brien, RDU/NC/USA
> -'77 MG B (daily driver)
> -'82 Dodge Ram 50
> -'90+ various boring things
> -other people's British problems
>
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