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Got a fully dressed 454 on the stand ready to go back into the boat.. (aluminum intake manifold)

would you guys trust a intake mounted lift plate? Or go with a chain bolted to the heads?

the lift plate says 1000+ lbs, even with an aluminum intake. Seems sketchy to me, just curious how you guys do it..

thanks in advance!
 
If you fear using the intake manifold lifting plate, try a pair of these (with slightly longer bolts of course).

These bolt to the front and rear (one each opposite sides) intake manifold bolt holes.


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Or something like these that would bolt to the front/rear of the cylinder heads (one each opposite sides).



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There's only one way to handle engines:
https://www.amazon.com/Oberg-Tilt-Lift-Engine-Sling/dp/B002LXQUPS

I believe the heads have bolt holes machined into the ends. Use these along with the Oberg sling and you'll have a balanced engine (right to left) that you can tilt easily with a 1/2 inch ratchet or bar. The Oberg gives you micro adjustment. The crank type slings get really hard to adjust when you get them loaded up.

I have been using the same hunk of 3/8 chain for 20 odd years until I learned about the Oberg sling. Boy that thing sure makes life easier.
If you wanna borrow mine, you just pay shipping to and from.

yes, I would trust the intake lift plate if you use all 4 bolt holes and use bolts that go almost to the bottom of the holes so that you're using all the thread that you can.
 
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