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[pb64tr4]

   Would someone please tell me what are the best points to attach the chains for an engine hoist to? (63 TR4)  Thought I would use the back head stud on the right but don't know what would be the strongest for the front.  Thanks

Peter Bushe

[charley fitch]

There is a circular loop on the front drivers side of the engine that is for this use.  Also on the right( passenger side) rear head stud there originally was a loop that the top was underneath the head stud and the bottom was attached to the manifold stud.  Unfortunately many people leave off the rear loop when reassembling an engine.

The other thing is that it is a really good idea if you have a tilt mechanism that will allow you to change the angle of the engine as you pull it out of the car.  I do not have one and every time I go to remove or replace an engine I swear that I am going to get one before I try that again.

Good luck.
Charley Fitch 

[TR3driver]

I agree.  But if you don't have the factory lifting eye, then one of the head studs will do fine.

A tilt mechanism is definitely handy, but I've done it many times by just running a chain through the hook for the hoist.  Use a big drift to pry the chain through the hook, one loop at a time, to tilt the motor, and if necessary, a bolt to hold it there.

[charley fitch]

Randall,

That is exactly what I have been doing.  And after three TR restorations, I am convinced that the tilt mechanism will be worth it.
Charley 

[TR3driver]

I hope you aren't disappointed then, Charley.  I bought one for my last extraction, and I can't really say it made the job that much easier.

But then, I was doing a TR3A, where it maybe doesn't have to come as high as a TR4, so that may make a difference.

[pb64tr4]

Hey Thanks everyone....I'll take another look for that circular loop on the front. Couldn't see it when I looked last night but maybe  I was too tired.

Peter

[vila]

I had the body off when I removed the engine. 

When I removed the engine I used the standard lift loop point on the front left of the engine, but for the rear I was afraid the manifold bolt was not strong enough so I used a slightly longer chain on one of the starter bolt holes. 

As I recall I used a chain with elongated links so I could put one of the links over a rear manifold stud  with a washer and nut to stabilize it but the weight was held by the stronger starter mounting hole.

Vila

[charley fitch]

The rear loop is attached to the right rear engine head stud at the top and to the manifold stud directly below it.  So like you say Bob the weight is shared and not actually on the single head bolt.  It is unfortunate that so many people leave off the two pickup points ( especially the rear one)off of the engines when they rebuild them.
Charley Fitch