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**tim71** · 05-19-2017, 10:14 PM

I can't remember where this belongs and can't see it in any of the photos that I took. It's not the piece that straddles an intake runner near the front of the engine on the drivers side, as I have already put that piece on. I took a lot of pictures as I tore my truck down, but I should have taken more from multiple angles. I assume it goes on top of the engine some where, that's why I painted it along with other engine pieces. Any help would be appreciated.

hayhauler71 · 05-19-2017, 10:20 PM

passenger rear intake manifold bolt. Used for lifting engine

dfwright · 05-20-2017, 12:16 AM

Here's a picture for reference

GASoline71 · 05-20-2017, 12:24 AM

Unless you're doing a full on restoration... it's not needed.

Gary

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-20-2017, 01:28 AM

I recall having at least one. Nice way to pull an engine I'd say, especially with a leveler.

Katrina/10 · 05-20-2017, 09:03 AM

They don't work well if you use a single chain to lift the engine, they will bend. I know that's not what they did at the factory.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-20-2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

They don't work well if you use a single chain to lift the engine, they will bend. I know that's not what they did at the factory.

If I get your meaning, that's because of the force too close to a 180 angle. These require a 90, or near anyway.

Katrina/10 · 05-20-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

If I get your meaning, that's because of the force too close to a 180 angle. These require a 90, or near anyway.

From what I understand, the assembly line used a spreader bar with pins that go in the holes in the brackets, so all the lifting force is straight up. I tried lifting mine with a chain hooked between the two brackets and lifting in the middle. It caused the brackets to bend to the center of the engine. Obviously not ideal. They would work pretty well if you could rig up some sort of spreader between the brackets.

dfwright · 05-20-2017, 11:38 AM

Load leveler works well with these lift points.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-20-2017, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

Load leveler works well with these lift points.

I picked up similar, package deal on a hoist.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-12-2017, 08:00 PM

Say, came across the lift bracket(s) off my 71. I knew I'd seen these. Couple questions/observations illustrated by the picture. Any knowledge appreciated.

Edit. At another look, none of mine are like the OP. Only one is like post 3.

**jocko** · 06-12-2017, 09:46 PM

I install em if have em - if I don't, I feel like I'm saying, 'go ahead, I dare ya to have to be rebuilt any time soon....' And the engine always wins.

**BlueBoy72** · 06-12-2017, 10:36 PM

The bracket with one bolt hole mounts on the back of the passenger side head
in the bolt hole closest to the intake manifold.

El Dorado Jim · 06-12-2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueBoy72

The bracket with one bolt hole mounts on the back of the passenger side head
in the bolt hole closest to the intake manifold.

x2

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-13-2017, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueBoy72

The bracket with one bolt hole mounts on the back of the passenger side head
in the bolt hole closest to the intake manifold.

Per post 11 right? If so, then the config. would be the following. Two observations. That puts the rear passenger bracket 1" below the bracket on the front driver's side, and man that's close to the firewall. I'm no expert handling engines by a long shot, but at a glance, I'd never use the rear bracket. Too close.

Classic Bowties · 06-13-2017, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueBoy72

The bracket with one bolt hole mounts on the back of the passenger side head
in the bolt hole closest to the intake manifold.

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

x2

Here are a few pictures of a 72 402 big block to go with the two above quotes. Mel

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-13-2017, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

Here are a few pictures of a 72 402 big block to go with the two above quotes. Mel

Nothing like confirmation, thank you. The top of your rear bracket looks bent like mine. I don't suppose that's on purpose.

Classic Bowties · 06-15-2017, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Nothing like confirmation, thank you. The top of your rear bracket looks bent like mine. I don't suppose that's on purpose.

That rear lifting eye bracket is normally found flat to the rear of pass. side head and usually gets bent when lifting the big block without a load spreader or leveler. Mel

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 06-16-2017, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Bowties

That rear lifting eye bracket is normally found flat to the rear of pass. side head and usually gets bent when lifting the big block without a load spreader or leveler. Mel

Thanks Mel, appreciate it. On a side

@ "pre-bent". Couldn't help it. On another side, being I have the brackets, new leveler & hoist, I figure to mount em.

05-19-2017, 10:14 PM	#1
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,075	Where does this go? I can't remember where this belongs and can't see it in any of the photos that I took. It's not the piece that straddles an intake runner near the front of the engine on the drivers side, as I have already put that piece on. I took a lot of pictures as I tore my truck down, but I should have taken more from multiple angles. I assume it goes on top of the engine some where, that's why I painted it along with other engine pieces. Any help would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE

05-19-2017, 10:20 PM	#2
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: Where does this go? passenger rear intake manifold bolt. Used for lifting engine __________________ Fuzzy

05-20-2017, 12:16 AM	#3
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Where does this go? Here's a picture for reference Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

05-20-2017, 01:28 AM	#5
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Where does this go? I recall having at least one. Nice way to pull an engine I'd say, especially with a leveler. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-20-2017, 09:03 AM	#6
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Where does this go? They don't work well if you use a single chain to lift the engine, they will bend. I know that's not what they did at the factory. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

05-20-2017, 11:38 AM	#9
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Where does this go? Load leveler works well with these lift points. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

06-12-2017, 08:00 PM	#11
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,129	Re: Where does this go? Say, came across the lift bracket(s) off my 71. I knew I'd seen these. Couple questions/observations illustrated by the picture. Any knowledge appreciated. Edit. At another look, none of mine are like the OP. Only one is like post 3. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s details such as OEM identifications& part numbers, written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 06-12-2017 at 11:12 PM.

06-12-2017, 09:46 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,935	Re: Where does this go? I install em if have em - if I don't, I feel like I'm saying, 'go ahead, I dare ya to have to be rebuilt any time soon....' And the engine always wins.

06-12-2017, 10:36 PM	#13
BlueBoy72 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Cruces,New Mexico Posts: 288	Re: Where does this go? The bracket with one bolt hole mounts on the back of the passenger side head in the bolt hole closest to the intake manifold.



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