Engine lifting method and tool

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411401, B66C 110

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049402714

ABSTRACT:
In an internal combustion engine having a cylinder head, a head cover over the cylinder head, a plurality of studs extending upwardly from the cylinder head within the head cover, and a plurality of head cover bolts extending through respective apertures in the top of the head cover and threadingly engaging respective studs to mount the head cover to the cylinder head, a lifting method and tool are provided wherein one or more of the head cover bolts are removed and temporarily replaced by one or more respective tools each having a lower threaded portion threadingly engaging a respective stud, and an upper hook portion above the head cover for engagement by lifting apparatus for lifting the engine. Particular tool structure is disclosed, as well as various lifting techniques facilitated thereby, including balance point lifting, nonbalance lifting, double anchor lifting and triangulation lifting.

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