[DeTomaso] Balance Point for Engine/Transaxle Removal

[Mikael]

Dan, simplest way I think is this. One chain lifting, bolted to the rear of
the heads on both sides. Since this produces a forward angle of more than
the desired 10-15 degrees, one more chain from the lifter hook to the front
of one of the heads, with a length so you get the right angle. Almost no
pressure on that chain.

No leveler needed. And I don't like lifting on carb base if intake is
aluminum.

Mikael


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Fra: Daniel C Jones [mailto:daniel.c.jones2 at gmail.com] 
Sendt: 1. november 2011 23:29
Til: Pantera REALBIG forum
Emne: Re: [DeTomaso] Balance Point for Engine/Transaxle Removal

> The balance point is roughly over the oil pressure sender at the back 
> of the block, when the gearbox is connected to the engine.

Thanks guys for the pics and suggestions.  For some reason I had brain fade
on this.  With the low intake manifold currently installed, I should be able
to use the load leveler with 4 point mounting (chain across heads front and
rear).
With a taller intake, it's probably easier to just use a chain across the
back of the heads.

> If you're not going to use the load leveler you may as well send it 
> back to it's home.... :)

Send me that shipping address or I can give it to Kirk to drop off.
He's coming
through on his way back from Texas in week or so.

Dan Jones