Engine lift points

[widget777]

I am removing my long block for replacement with a rebuilt long block. I have reveiwed the 4 manuals that I own and none clearly identify and locate the lift points for teh block. Can anyone show me what block/ head bolt holes to use to fasten to the lifting tackle on engie hoist? Thanks

[TomoHawk]

On my '78, there are two brackets spefically sttached, with holes for lifting hooks. One is on the front end of the cylinder head, above the alternator, and the other on the other end above the #6 intake port.

[widget777]

Thanks. My engine does not have the brackets. Can you confirm that the connection are on teh cylinder head and not teh cast iron block?

[Arne]

Both of mine bolt to the head as shown.

[IdahoKidd]

I was just complaining out loud myself and wondering how folks pull the motors in their Z's. I have 5 240/280's and three zx's, one a turbo, and all of them have a loop in the front of the motor and not a single one has one at the rear. I just pulled the turbo motor tonight and since I already had the tranny off, I put a bolt on the top drivers side of the block in a tranny mounting hole. I find it very difficult to believe that all of the rear loops were inadvertantly left off. Without the rear loop, where does everyone else attach to the engine?

I also note that all of the motors with the exception of the 72 240 motor do not have the exhaust manifold stud/bolt in place on the rear of the engines (closest to the firewall). That seems odd as well.

[abruzzi]

Here is the rear part:

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/10-7114

Geof

[Arne]

I also note that all of the motors with the exception of the 72 240 motor do not have the exhaust manifold stud/bolt in place on the rear of the engines (closest to the firewall). That seems odd as well.

Common issue. The stock cast iron manifolds warp and put pressure on the rear-most studs until finally they simply snap off.

[Mike B]

Here is the rear part:

http://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/PROD/10-7114

Geof

This is another case of MSA reselling and marking up the one that Banzai Motorworks reproduced, I believe. Banzai sells it for $14.75 (part #ENG-59) and MSA sells it for $24.95.

-Mike