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Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #1
beeryboats Jay Beery Brownsburg, In, USA	Posted: April 28, 2012 02:16PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 223

When it comes time to pull the engine and trans, where is the best place to bolt the chain bridle? In my old GM V-8 days I would use the intake bolts. I've never owned one of those fancy jack-screw leveling bridles, but then again I've never pulled the trans at the same time. Any tips?
Jay

1971 MGB: restoration car
1974 MGB: parts car
1945 Ford GPW "jeep"
1956 Chevy step side pick up
2009 BMW R1200GS "scooter"

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #2
29desoto Wayne Sanders Outside Otis, OR - in the woods!, USA 1965 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Tubby" 1977 MG MGB "Ole Yeller" 1979 MG MGB "Kermit" 1984 Chevrolet Corvette "The Green Weenie" 1994 Chevrolet S10 "Lil Red"	Posted: April 28, 2012 02:26PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,202

Lots of folks use the two valve cover mounting bolts. I think someone said the factory did this.

Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR

"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011

77 MGB - Four tone paint - some kind of electronic ignition - hood props - cheap tires - new springs all around - mixture of poly and rubber bushings - original exhaust - fuzzy seatcovers - stereo out of old F150 pickup - virtually no rust - right front wrecked and semi well repaired - just about right for me!

78 MGB - Done right by a good PO, and I only bought it. Tell Jim how nice it is. But I did put in a Datsun 5 speed.

79/65 MGB - Tubby - Carmine Red - V-6 - T-5
Going to do this one more right, less rat rod!

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #3
bpaquette Bob Paquette Grand Prairie, TX, USA 1969 MG MGB	Posted: April 28, 2012 02:37PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 609

I used the leveler from Harbor Freight to reinstall my engine. It worked great. I attached it to the 5/16" bolts that hold the rocker assenbly in place. I was concerned about the strength of these bolts but didn't have any problems. When I removed it I just used a strong piece of rope.

Good Luck,

Bob

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #4
ErnieY Ernie Y Nr Cahors, France 1970 MG MGB 1976 MG MGB GT 1978 MG MGB	Posted: April 28, 2012 03:06PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 3,073

My own bar but these are the standard lifting brackets which attach to the valve cover bolts.

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #5
bleteaches6 lee orphan Sumner, WA, USA 1956 MG MGA 1500 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) 1979 MG Midget 1500	Posted: April 28, 2012 03:26PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 6,992

Use a chunk of 2" L channel bolted to the valve cover bolts. Drill holes at end for the hoist chains. Gerry posted a picture a ways back of his set up

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #6
Gerry Gerry Masterman Prairieville, Louisiana, USA	Posted: April 28, 2012 04:24PM Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 18,685

Do a site search for a "Gerry lift" and you will see what I use

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #7
barry s barry stoll alexandria, VA, USA 1972 MG MGB GT 1974 MG MGB 1980 MG MGB	Posted: April 28, 2012 04:34PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 550

Its not simply that "someone said" that the factory used the fore and aft rocker pedestal/cover bolts, they did. I have, still in the crate, a factory rebuilt GoldSeal engine. There is a lifting hook attached to each of the rocker cover bolts.

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #8
ErnieY Ernie Y Nr Cahors, France 1970 MG MGB 1976 MG MGB GT 1978 MG MGB	Posted: April 28, 2012 04:39PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 3,073

Just like in my photo, the left one still has traces of gold paint on it winking smiley

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #9
MGB567 Barrie Braxton Sunshine Coast, Australia 1966 MG MGB MkI "Money Guzzler"	Posted: April 28, 2012 05:49PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 5,521

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And what's more if you look here you'll see comfirmation.

CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67 owned since 3/77. Undergoing nut and bolt restoration. Tartan Red (now). 18GB +40 balanced with almost all new internals. Peter Burgess big valve fast road head. Piper 285. TT exhaust. ARP everywhere. 123 ign. Needham 4synchro c/r box. Stock rebuilt/replaced suspension. Superpro bushes. New brakes all round including all pipes in SS flex. Interior redone. CAMS approved roll bar and side bars. Lots more. Hybrid of o/e and show/fast road car. Not for sale - it's my toy!

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #10
29desoto Wayne Sanders Outside Otis, OR - in the woods!, USA 1965 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Tubby" 1977 MG MGB "Ole Yeller" 1979 MG MGB "Kermit" 1984 Chevrolet Corvette "The Green Weenie" 1994 Chevrolet S10 "Lil Red"	Posted: April 28, 2012 05:58PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,202

In reply to # 2053041 by barry s Its not simply that "someone said" that the factory used the fore and aft rocker pedestal/cover bolts, they did. I have, still in the crate, a factory rebuilt GoldSeal engine. There is a lifting hook attached to each of the rocker cover bolts.

Now Barry. I didn't see the factory do it, so I heard it from someone. So, someone did say it! eye rolling smiley

Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR

"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011

77 MGB - Four tone paint - some kind of electronic ignition - hood props - cheap tires - new springs all around - mixture of poly and rubber bushings - original exhaust - fuzzy seatcovers - stereo out of old F150 pickup - virtually no rust - right front wrecked and semi well repaired - just about right for me!

78 MGB - Done right by a good PO, and I only bought it. Tell Jim how nice it is. But I did put in a Datsun 5 speed.

79/65 MGB - Tubby - Carmine Red - V-6 - T-5
Going to do this one more right, less rat rod!

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #11
MGB567 Barrie Braxton Sunshine Coast, Australia 1966 MG MGB MkI "Money Guzzler"	Posted: April 28, 2012 06:31PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 5,521

I bet you (Wayne) Lloyd saw it spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

CKD 11/66 first registered 8/5/67 owned since 3/77. Undergoing nut and bolt restoration. Tartan Red (now). 18GB +40 balanced with almost all new internals. Peter Burgess big valve fast road head. Piper 285. TT exhaust. ARP everywhere. 123 ign. Needham 4synchro c/r box. Stock rebuilt/replaced suspension. Superpro bushes. New brakes all round including all pipes in SS flex. Interior redone. CAMS approved roll bar and side bars. Lots more. Hybrid of o/e and show/fast road car. Not for sale - it's my toy!

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #12
29desoto Wayne Sanders Outside Otis, OR - in the woods!, USA 1965 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Tubby" 1977 MG MGB "Ole Yeller" 1979 MG MGB "Kermit" 1984 Chevrolet Corvette "The Green Weenie" 1994 Chevrolet S10 "Lil Red"	Posted: April 28, 2012 08:12PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,202

Yeah, but Lloyd saw the burning bush too! I'm just the country boy. smiling bouncing smiley

Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR

"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011

77 MGB - Four tone paint - some kind of electronic ignition - hood props - cheap tires - new springs all around - mixture of poly and rubber bushings - original exhaust - fuzzy seatcovers - stereo out of old F150 pickup - virtually no rust - right front wrecked and semi well repaired - just about right for me!

78 MGB - Done right by a good PO, and I only bought it. Tell Jim how nice it is. But I did put in a Datsun 5 speed.

79/65 MGB - Tubby - Carmine Red - V-6 - T-5
Going to do this one more right, less rat rod!

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #13
beeryboats Jay Beery Brownsburg, In, USA	Posted: April 28, 2012 09:26PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 223

Bob those are awesome photos! I would have never thought the rocker bolts would hold the whole mess either. I would never have pulled a Chevy 350 from the rockers!
Jay

1971 MGB: restoration car
1974 MGB: parts car
1945 Ford GPW "jeep"
1956 Chevy step side pick up
2009 BMW R1200GS "scooter"

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #14
beeryboats Jay Beery Brownsburg, In, USA	Posted: April 30, 2012 09:00PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 223

The one tool I've always rented, but now I feel I may need to own, is an engine hoist. It just so happens that Harbor Freight has a one ton hoist on "sale" this week. I got to thinking the smaller hoist may be better for the MG as the car itself is smaller and the larger hoist may not fit between the front tires. What's everyone's opinion on this?

1971 MGB: restoration car
1974 MGB: parts car
1945 Ford GPW "jeep"
1956 Chevy step side pick up
2009 BMW R1200GS "scooter"

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Re: Where to attach eng. hoist bridle? #15
29desoto Wayne Sanders Outside Otis, OR - in the woods!, USA 1965 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Tubby" 1977 MG MGB "Ole Yeller" 1979 MG MGB "Kermit" 1984 Chevrolet Corvette "The Green Weenie" 1994 Chevrolet S10 "Lil Red"	Posted: April 30, 2012 11:21PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 6,202

Buy it. Almost all of them I see in this forum look like HF. Be sure to get the twenty percent off coupon.

And they do fit under most cars well.

Wayne Sanders
Rose Lodge, OR

"I don't care to belong to any club that accepts people like me"-joined Willamette Valley Club in 2011

77 MGB - Four tone paint - some kind of electronic ignition - hood props - cheap tires - new springs all around - mixture of poly and rubber bushings - original exhaust - fuzzy seatcovers - stereo out of old F150 pickup - virtually no rust - right front wrecked and semi well repaired - just about right for me!

78 MGB - Done right by a good PO, and I only bought it. Tell Jim how nice it is. But I did put in a Datsun 5 speed.

79/65 MGB - Tubby - Carmine Red - V-6 - T-5
Going to do this one more right, less rat rod!

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