I was planning on pulling the engine toaday and I just noticed I am missing the front engine hoist bracket, that should be right behind the alternator. Any ideas on how to oull it out? If I get a new bracket to instalL it looks like I will have to remove half the stuff on the block just to bolt it in.

 

Once the a/c and power steering is unbolted you could use a bolt in one of the holes on that giant cast aluminum mount? That's really sturdy.

 

Thats an idea, I have been thinking of a few things. I ordered one from Malloy so I have it when I drop it back in, cost me $37!! Oh well its needed...

 

Actually, there's one on Ebay right now...

You can just screw a bolt through the engine chain into the front iron housing that the stock hanger attaches to. That's the typical way we pull FC engines.

Dale

 

I too am trying to pull my engine without a front hook, but on my FD. Can anyone suggest what I can attach the front to? I'm not really sure where Dale suggested is... I'm just doing the oil pan seal so i guess level loading isn't 100% necessary, but more even distribution than 1 hook would be nice!

Cheers
Huw

 

If you had a section of woven tow strap (as opposed to chain) to run it under the accessory bracket.

 

Mmm... this is not the alt bracket?

 

No. I'm referring to the large bracket that the Power Steering and AC is bolted to. I assume the same one that DamonB mentioned above. It should be plenty strong for your purposes.

 

Cheers guys - seems to have done the job Just wrapped it around the bottom there and the rope comes up in front of the AC belt

 

Honestly if you can't figure out how to take an engine out without the "hook", then you shouldn't be pulling your own engine to begin with......

-J

 

Bit late for that champ.

 

Ok BUD..... ur a real engineer

 

Look, I only asked because I'm doing the pan, not a full removal so I've no need to remove ancillaries. If I was doing a full removal, I would've pulled one off (e.g.: PS pump) and stuck a bolt in one of the holes.

And there's no shame in asking for others advice - particularly when they're more experienced with these particular cars. That's the idea of a forum.

I don’t see why you need to make this personal?

Huw

 

It's not personal at all, but don't tell me that my $0.02 was a little late when youre the one who brought it back up on the 26th. Don't be a tool kid.

-J

 

This is not personal? Sounds like you're having a crack at my professional ability. That's personal – and uncalled for. I never pretended to be a mechanic. You just felt like having a crack.

And I "brought it back up on the 26th"? I brought it up for the first time on the 26th. This statement doesn't make sense.

I’m not the one being a tool - I'm the one humbly asking for other's advice. And I’m certainly not the one making personal, derogatory remarks at people they don’t know a thing about.

There’s my $0.02.

Moderators – please close this thread. It’s no longer of value to anyone.

 

oh, but there's entertainment value. that's gotta count for something!

 

Lol. There's some quote about people arguing on forums being "like people in the special Olympics because even if they win they're still retarded".

Not strictly true - but still a laugh!

 

Here's my $0.02, a kid is a baby goat

 

sucks.

 

Intelligent...