SBC lift points

[edcourter]

What is the best way to get a lift chain on a SBC 260V8, 86 vintage, for coupling replace?

 

[RicardoMarine]

The original engine should have the factory lifting brackets on it. Usually near #1 and #8 cylinders.

However, if they are not there, Mr. Gasket Company (and others) offers a decent intake manifold lifting bracket that attaches to the carburetor mating surface.
It has multiple chain connecting points for an array of balancing.


https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...plate.TRS0&_nkw=engine+lifting+plate&_sacat=0

 

[Bt Doctur]

Not that I would trust 4 5/16th studs. locate the correct rings and install them in the intake manifold and get one of these, make the job so much easier image hosting 30 mb