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Drive train anchor points #1 This topic is about my 1978 MG MGB
Greeley78mgb Phil Greeley Lodi, CA, USA Sign in to contact 1978 MG MGB "The Bee"	Topic Creator (OP) Aug 28, 2015 12:33 PM Joined 9 years ago 21 Posts

Hello,

Can anyone out there give me a advice of where to secure my engine hoist to the drive train for removal?

Thanks

Phil

Lodi, CA

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Re: Drive train anchor points #2
Steve Lyle Tulsa, OK, USA Sign in to contact 1972 Lotus Elan 1972 MG MGB	Aug 28, 2015 12:39 PM Joined 16 years ago 3,155 Posts

Most use the studs for the valve cover.

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Re: Drive train anchor points #3
Ex-Calif Dan D Dayton, OH, USA Sign in to contact 1968 MG MGB GT "Bart - Yellow And Naughty" 1977 MG MGB "Red Betty" 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara "Suzi Q" 2012 Jeep Liberty "Tommy The Tank"	Aug 28, 2015 12:40 PM Joined 8 years ago 8,992 Posts

Most are comfortble with a leveling bar attached to the tappet cover bolts with bolt adapters to ensure bolts remain in tension without bending stress.

I personally wouls prefer rear manifold bolt and front cover bolt on opposite side. I prefer the botls in shear wherever possible.

Note - opinion only as I have not pulled the MGB engine before, but have pulled others.

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Re: Drive train anchor points #4
fast-MG.com Dave Headley Cortez, 4 corners, Colorado, USA Sign in to contact	Aug 28, 2015 12:51 PM Top Contributor Joined 15 years ago 9,605 Posts

I also like bolts in shear. Top RH rear plate to block bolt and LH front exhaust manifold bolt/stud. The one at the rear is 3/8" and beneficial especially when pulling engine and trans together as that bolt takes a high% of the load.

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