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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Oct 2007
      Location
      ridgefield ct
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      engine tilter or plate?

      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

      work in progress--for the next 10 years.
      1987 monte carlo ss 383ci, 9.7:1, xe274 cam, vortec heads, 200r4, 3.73 posi.


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Apr 2001
      Location
      Rockford Illinois
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      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.

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Dec 2004
      Location
      Dayton, Ohio
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      368
      Get an engine tilter like the one that is pictured in this link.
      http://www.primetimesolutions.com/Au...t-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

      http://www.kodakgallery.com/67rscamaro

    4. #4
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      Oct 2007
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      Southeastern MA
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      I agree with Jim-I never liked the idea of lifting the whole deal with the carb bolts.

    5. #5
      Join Date
      Feb 2005
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      Central Florida
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      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.

    6. #6
      Join Date
      Oct 2007
      Location
      ridgefield ct
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      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
      work in progress--for the next 10 years.
      1987 monte carlo ss 383ci, 9.7:1, xe274 cam, vortec heads, 200r4, 3.73 posi.

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Apr 2008
      Location
      Newark, OH, / Concord, NC
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      497
      Quote Originally Posted by megaladon6 View Post
      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




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