Full Floater Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I'm about to lift 2 different 675, 235hp engines to swap one of them into the other truck. I have never lifted a Mack engine before and I plan on using a steel cable/strap under the rear of the bellhousing/clutch housing; but still need an idea for lifting the front. I have read that some have used the valve cover bolts to affix a bracket to (I'm not that brave). And some have used a couple head bolts. I am really not wanting to disturb the head bolts on the one good running engine that's being pulled. Are there any other ideas on a front lifting point? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 I should have a lifting bracket I made for mine. It's been so long I don't recall what end I bolted it to. Don't think I used headbolts either even though I pulled the heads off. I'll see if I can find it and post a picture. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 51 minutes ago, Freightrain said: I should have a lifting bracket I made for mine. It's been so long I don't recall what end I bolted it to. Don't think I used headbolts either even though I pulled the heads off. I'll see if I can find it and post a picture. Awesome, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Hmmm, maybe I did use the head studs? I just don't remember the details, or if I used this in the front or back? It's like a 6.5" span across the holes. It doesn't really fit well now since I put jakes on the engine. The Jake spacers kinda block things. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 thats ingenious bud...nice neat job.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Friend works at a fab shop so anything I need material for, he gives me. He picks up the drops off the shear and gives me the pieces. He'll hand me a big bundle every once in a while. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Floater Posted December 13, 2022 Author Share Posted December 13, 2022 Thank you for sharing that pic of your lifting apparatus. I like it. I am going to try my best to avoid using the head bolts. I'll see what I can come up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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