engine tilter or plate?

[megaladon6]

i'm trying to find a cheap hoist so i can pull my engine. should i buy an engine tilter http://summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1021/ or just the simple carb adapter plate. http://summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G1015/
thanks
nick

[Jim Nilsen]

Being able to tilt the engine as your raise it can make it a 1 man job instead of 2.

I never liked the idea of lifting my engine and trans by 4 5/16ths bolts in aluminum. They do it everyday but it still makes me nervous to see it done.

[Sparky67]

Get an engine tilter like the one that is pictured in this link.
http://www.primetimesolutions.com/Automotive/Other-Auto-Solutions/Oberg-Tilt-Lift-Engine-Sling

We used one to install my LS3 with the Harrop Supercharger and it made the install lot easier. I did remove my fuel rails during the installatiion, but this is the only way that I could have installed the engine.

Jeff

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[cheapta]

I agree with Jim-I never liked the idea of lifting the whole deal with the carb bolts.

[Patrick]

Buy the engine tilter. It makes the installation quite a bit easier.
I cut the handle/crank off and welded a nut so that I could use my air ratchet.

[megaladon6]

thanks for the advice. i did pick up a tilter. ironically, the day after i get it, i find a hoist, with a tilter! what a surprise lol

[Pro Stock]

thanks for the advice. i did pick up a tilter. ironically, the day after i get it, i find a hoist, with a tilter! what a surprise lol


You probably are better off that you missed out on this deal, an inexpensive hoist would come with a junk tilter that wouldn't work for crap, spend the extra bucks for a good tilter you'll be glad that you did. A plate or even a strap is better than a cheap tilter

Dale