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lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? #509672 10/28/09 07:49 AM 10/28/09 07:49 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 346 indiana M mopar mike OP enthusiast
mopar mike OP enthusiast M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 346 indiana	i am trying to get my hemi to the dyno. it came in a crate from calif. i have not had to uncrate it until now. there are no good points to get it on a engine hoist, bolt holes are mighty small looking for the weight. anybody have any methods? i have tryed to find a dual plate for the carbs and none to be found, only costly custom made ones. thanks for any help!

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: mopar mike] #509673 10/28/09 08:11 AM 10/28/09 08:11 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 493 Arizona A az426john mopar
az426john mopar A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 493 Arizona	Mike, I just lifted my hemi using the bolt holes in the heads closest to the intake manifold diagionally across from each other. I think they are 3/8" bolts.

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: az426john] #509674 10/28/09 08:30 AM 10/28/09 08:30 AM
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mopar mike OP enthusiast M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 346 indiana	these bolt holes look smaller, they are mopar crate heads i believe. make a difference? i also have the trans also hooked up to put on the k frame.

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: az426john] #509675 10/28/09 08:57 AM 10/28/09 08:57 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 493 Arizona A az426john mopar
az426john mopar A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 493 Arizona	I would check the bolt size and see if there is any evidence of how it was lifted previously. The trans should add about 150 lbs. and change the center of gravity. I would also be leary of lifting with the trans on. Possibly other more commercially aligned members have more experience with this.

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: az426john] #509676 10/28/09 09:04 AM 10/28/09 09:04 AM
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mopar mike OP enthusiast M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 346 indiana	i also needed to get it on the k member, and thought altogether would be the way to go?

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: mopar mike] #509677 10/28/09 09:17 AM 10/28/09 09:17 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 493 Arizona A az426john mopar
az426john mopar A Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 493 Arizona	I would agree. But it will definately add weight and change the certer of gravity. My lift was the engine only and it worked fine using the existing holes in the heads.

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: az426john] #509678 10/28/09 10:11 AM 10/28/09 10:11 AM
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MLR426 master M Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,799 ILL	You said your taking it to the dyno ? Why would you attach the trans ?? If your trying to transport it to the dyno then set the engine in a tire or mount it to a cart with casters. logan426 Last edited by Logan426; 10/28/09 10:13 AM.

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: MLR426] #509679 10/28/09 10:33 AM 10/28/09 10:33 AM
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mopar mike OP enthusiast M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 346 indiana	i am not taking the trans to get it dyno'd. i was just trying to pick it up to get it in the truck. i will take the trans off, but need to find a way to get it out of the crate?

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: mopar mike] #509680 10/28/09 12:07 PM 10/28/09 12:07 PM
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HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	Mine came with and I used the single 4 bbl lifting plate on the intake....Works fine. You can also use the holes on the ends of the heads. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: HemiRick] #509681 10/28/09 12:48 PM 10/28/09 12:48 PM
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MLR426 master M Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,799 ILL	Quote: Mine came with and I used the single 4 bbl lifting plate on the intake....Works fine. You can also use the holes on the ends of the heads. Yes to get it out use the corner end head bolt holes or use a lifting plate. logan426

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: MLR426] #509682 10/28/09 01:24 PM 10/28/09 01:24 PM
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mopar mike OP enthusiast M Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 346 indiana	does anybody have a dual carb lifting plate to borrow?

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: mopar mike] #509683 10/28/09 01:44 PM 10/28/09 01:44 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	A peice of chain and 2 bolts is all you need. Why is this in the resto board?

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: mopar mike] #509684 10/28/09 02:53 PM 10/28/09 02:53 PM
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moparphillie top fuel M Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,118 at large	What type of 2 x 4 intake ? If in line, possibly two individual lift plates will work. If crossram, no way would I use two lift plates, if the crossram is a new design. I used a leveler and the four chains attached to the leveler and the other ends of the chains to the front and back of each MP Aluminum Head. No problem in lifting it. If you are using a Lakewood style of adjustable engine hoist, make sure that you extend the two bottom legs of the hoist out as far as possible. This is what it should look like after installed in the car. Good Luck... 5572201-472cuinHemiII.jpg (166 downloads)

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: moparphillie] #509685 10/28/09 03:13 PM 10/28/09 03:13 PM
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Hemi_Jack top fuel H Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,883 Walla Walla, WA	I used the bolt holes in the head with a piece of chain. 5572235-P8230019.JPG (167 downloads)

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: mopar mike] #509686 10/28/09 09:10 PM 10/28/09 09:10 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,069 Oregon	Spreader bar! 5573023-505coronet.jpg (182 downloads)

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: AndyF] #509687 10/28/09 09:13 PM 10/28/09 09:13 PM
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AndyF I Win A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 31,069 Oregon	I make these engine lift plates for big blocks. I could make them Hemis also, just haven't ever done it. The plates bolt to the exhaust side of the heads and give you a very secure place to attach a chain. 5573034-AR252_hoist.jpg (221 downloads)

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: AndyF] #509688 10/28/09 10:07 PM 10/28/09 10:07 PM
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jackel440 enthusiast J Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 228 Galveston,IN	Quote: I make these engine lift plates for big blocks. I could make them Hemis also, just haven't ever done it. The plates bolt to the exhaust side of the heads and give you a very secure place to attach a chain. Those are pretty sweet,but I had a manifold get bound up on a stud once and the whole water jacket and casting broke out of a perfectly good head.There wasn't that much pressure on it when it broke.I was sliding it off the studs by hand. So after my experiance i almost cringe at the thought of your big block hanging by the exhaust studs going into a thin water jacket. Nice job on the brackets though

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: mopar mike] #509689 10/28/09 10:42 PM 10/28/09 10:42 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,261 ILL mark7171 pro stock
mark7171 pro stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,261 ILL	Quote: i am trying to get my hemi to the dyno. it came in a crate from calif. i have not had to uncrate it until now. there are no good points to get it on a engine hoist, bolt holes are mighty small looking for the weight. anybody have any methods? i have tryed to find a dual plate for the carbs and none to be found, only costly custom made ones. thanks for any help! 16 ft gantry hoist, chain cross on heads. try making a 2x10 type moving stand. credit to " hughes engine hauler" . images/view/jsDyDoyGwo5yOp36CUOs][/url] 5573328-enginecra5dle.jpg (175 downloads) Last edited by mark7171; 10/28/09 10:49 PM.

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: AndyF] #509690 10/28/09 10:54 PM 10/28/09 10:54 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,261 ILL mark7171 pro stock
mark7171 pro stock Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,261 ILL	Quote: I make these engine lift plates for big blocks. I could make them Hemis also, just haven't ever done it. The plates bolt to the exhaust side of the heads and give you a very secure place to attach a chain. Looks great, affordable?

Re: lifting a hemi for trip to the dyno? [Re: jackel440] #509691 10/29/09 01:34 AM 10/29/09 01:34 AM
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70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	Quote: i almost cringe at the thought of your big block hanging by the exhaust studs going into a thin water jacket. Nice job on the brackets though Edelbrock heads have dry holes for exhaust. no leaks! but, you're right, stock heads would have 1 bolt into a water jacket with that hoist. the other 2 however, are not into water, and the 6 together should be more than enough to hold the 600lbs of a complete motor. how many of us have lifted engines by the 4 1/2 holes on the ALUMINUM intake manifold? Photobucket sucks

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