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    Where to connect engine support to engine?

    I need to change the oil pan so I bought a OTC 3 point engine support so I can remove the engine cradle.

    I found a picture in the service manual that looks like the suggested connection point sare the two small diameter bolt holes at the bottom of the alternator. it appears you remove the alternator and put in some shorter bolts. They are fairly small. Also since i don't have the special ford engine support adapter plate I have to make a metal plate with holes for the bolts and a hole for the support hook and a notch in the bottom due to an obstruction.

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    Anybody do this and is there a better place to connect ?

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    If it was me I would bolt chain in that location and get it done

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    per that picture, it shows the cross bar laying right on the fender. thats what we all want right?
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    Yes Chain. I should have a good selection.

    Don't your fenders have the creases pressed in from the factory for this?
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    Quote Originally Posted by musclemerc View Post
    If it was me I would bolt chain in that location and get it done
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    Chain is now the plan.
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    I usually bolt my chain to the front of the block down low at the timing cover and in the back either at a bell housing bolt or the exhaust manifold

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    Are the timing cover bolts an oil leak point?
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    I removed the alternator and belt tensioner. Then wrapped the chain around the crank pulley with the belt between the chain and pulley. This gave me plenty of clearance to remove the pan and was very secure. I did use a couple of screw clamps to position the chain so it did not impinge on the water tube.

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    Dont know if I would have wrapped chain around the balancer. You stood a good chance of damaging either it or the crank.
    Theres plenty enough bolts on the timing cover and the cylinder heads to get the job done.

    Good thing you got it done though! You saved yourself a boat load of time and cash.

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    I didn't see damaging the crank with a static load like that. As far as the timing cover bolts I didn't like the look of the aluminum covers to bear the weight. Though I guess experience has shown that the covers will stand up to it.
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