Re: 1954 Clipper Deluxe Sportster

Posted by HH56 On 2015/9/30 12:06:07

I think you will get different opinions. Depending on if you are going to remove the trans at the same time weight will be around 950 with standard and close to 1100 lbs with Ultra -- not counting any other stuff still bolted on. Bulky and hard to maneuver since it has to come out at a steep angle to clear the front crossmember and then lift high to clear the oil pan and then the trans as you level it out.

I used a load leveler and a pair of lifting straps front and back under the engine on mine. You do need to secure them to keep any sliding under control. Others choose the head bolts and chain with brackets, I do recommend the load leveler with either method because it makes life so much easier when you need to tilt the engine. If you choose the lifting brackets on the head bolts I would use 4 of them rather than two because of the weight.

IIRC, center of gravity with trans attached will be around #7 cylinder -- farther back if automatic -- so you want the brackets positioned more toward the rear of engine.