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lifting 326 engine
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Bob Supina
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I am about to install the engine in our 326 sedan and would like to know the proper way to lift it.
When I took it out, the head had been removed so I had no problem connecting the equalizer to the studs, but now the engine is restored and the nuts torqued.
Unfortunately, this operation is rather tricky because the bell housing has wings so I had to tilt the engine to clear the steering box to remove the engine and transmission.

How have professional shops addressed this issue?

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Posted on: 9/7 14:37
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Re: lifting 326 engine
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pmhowe
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Hi Bob,

I’m not a professional, but it would seem to me that a good way to go would be to use the same two studs you used to remove the engine and plan on re-torquing the nuts after the engine is installed. You can probably buy a pair flanges to go under the headnuts in place of the washers. If not, you could easily make some. Sin the engine head is in plae (along with manifolds, carburetor, etc.) the engine is now a lot heavier - and bigger - than it was when you removed it so it is going to require a lot more care in handling. I would definitely want a second person involved; one person operating the lift and one person guiding the engine into position.

Good luck with it. Please provide pictures of the installation process and final product.

Phil

Posted on: 9/10 15:45
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