Engine lift plate

[GB 71]

Looking for advice on the attached lift plate to pull a 351 Cleveland

 

[jbojo]

Looking for advice on the attached lift plate to pull a 351 Cleveland

This looks like the one that I have, what are your questions?

 

[jeff8877]

That's the one I have also...worked great. I used with a stock steel manifold but would be scared to use with an aluminum intake.

 

[GB 71]

There's an Edelbrock aluminum intake on this engine..Would this work?

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

yes, I lifted mine with it fully assembled including the Lakewood Bellhousing and the 5 speed transmission attached. No problems.

The aluminum will be fine as long as the studs are in firmly and the plate is snugged down. I wouldn't try it with slack in the arrangement, but otherwise you should be fine.

 

[jbojo]

I used mine to just take the motor out and back in. Also had an aluminum intake and had no issues. Should be just fine.

 

[turtle5353]

I have the same plate and like others have said... it will be fine. I pulled my 408 Cleveland and c4 trans together many times. Actually, too many!!!

 

[coilwire]

Used it on my clevland with aluminum intake and C6 no problems

 

[Mister 4x4]

I know they're probably just fine... but those things scare the crap out of me for some reason. Something about placing the entire weight of the engine on 4 bolts and six little welds.

 

[will e]

I know they're probably just fine... but those things scare the crap out of me for some reason. Something about placing the entire weight of the engine on 4 bolts and six little welds.

What this guy said.

 

[1972MustangSVH]

Used them for years with no problems. But again, just make sure the studs are firmly seated and the plate is bolted square and tight.

 

[Don C]

Each 5/16" stud is probably capable of supporting a load of 1,200 to 1,500 pounds, depending on the strength of the aluminum alloy used in the intake manifold and with the stud inserted 3/8" to 1/2" into the manifold. This assumes the threads are in good condition and there are no voids in the casting.

That said, if I messed up my Shelby intake manifold I would be ranting and raving, throwing things and probably damaging things, including myself. I'll stick to using chains and bolts in the heads.

 

[bkdunha]

I have also used for Cleveland and FMX, worked well. Did not use for 390 big block.

 

[1973grandeklar]

I have used this plate for many years on many different engines. Big block Chevys, Pontiacs, Buicks, Fords, and even a Desoto Hemi. I never had an issue. One thing I do is use grade 8 bolts and washers when I attach the plate. If the intake is aluminum I always check the threads in the intake prior to bolting the plate down. On the cast intakes, I chase the threads with a tap to ensure they are good. The bolts should engage at least 1.5 diameters of the bolt.

As stated above, make sure the plate is square and snug. You could even torque the plate, though I am not sure what the torque specs would be. I simply tighten it on.

Think of it this way, look at the lift rings the factory used. They do not always appear to be very thick.