I'm ready to actually lift the engine out of my old zed. However, since I've never lifted an engine before, I thought it best to get some advice as I don't want to break or drop it..lol

 

I'm going to hire an engine crane to do the job.. Do I need a levelling bar? or will the hook and chains be fine?

 

How are the chains attached to the engine, do they go all round like a sling or are they bolted to the block?

 

I've also got a clarke engine stand but it doesn't show how to actually bolt the engine on! How do I attach the engine to the stand?

 

Cheers for any help, as always.

Dave

Edited June 1, 200917 yr by Steams
spelling mistakes again!

Hook and chains worked for me. as long as the chains are around a suitable part of the engine where theres no risk of slipping, it should be fine. As a second measure, once the chains are around and the engine is starting to lift, give the chains a good old tug to make sure nothing is going to give before you start lifting high in the air.