Lifting 2N engine

Gustafson · Nov 4, 2012

The FO-4 manual shows a picture of the engine being lifted by ropes wrapped around the crankcase, but my neighbor says I should slip the ends of a chain over two head studs (the head is off) securing the chain with head nuts and washers.

I'm thinking the engine probably weighs around 500 lbs. I have a chain fall from the shop rafters that should be able to handle it, but what's the best way to attach the engine to the hoist?

old · Nov 4, 2012

All the engines I ever lift if I have the head off I use the head bolts/stud. If the head is one I use some other bolt area to do it. When lifting an engine you would be surprised how much even a 1/4 inch bolt will lift if that is all your doing is lifting not jarring it or jerking the heck out of it

HCooke · Nov 4, 2012

I don't think the engine is anywhere near 500#, more like 250 - 300 (I think). Anyway I've removed several with a chain on two of the studs.

tn8n · Nov 4, 2012

i bought two "lifting straps" at nrthern tool. they are the yellow nylon type, i beleive 4 feet long ech. they have a loop at each end. "basket" style they hold 3200 pounds and choker style they hold 1650.

i put them under the block with the oil pan still on and hooked both ends in the hook on the chain fall. i just tried to space them evenly to where the motor was most balanced. it worked perfectly to suspend it to attach the engine stand to it.

Lifting 2N engine

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