Now I know on the 2000 5.2l. You aren't supposed to use the intake manifold as a lift point but does anyone have pics and specific bolt size/length for lifting via the sides of the blocks/heads?

 

I use a chain and bolt it to the end of the head in front and the back of the head on opposite side so its even !

 

What size bolts. Previous owner of the long block was inconsiderate enough to give me none of the bolts he had used to hoist it off. (Well no bolts at all beyond what kept the covers on the block and heads and timing cover

 

i think they are 3/8 course thread bolts ? I am putting my motor on a stand today !

 

3/8-16 works. I will have to get some 1" length since 1.5" is about .5" too long

 

Gotta leave room for the chain, and still have good thread engagement. Don't want them to break, or rip out the threads. That would suck.

 

Well with my crap autostore motor Chain it already has metal end points but I'm thinking of using the chain I rip out shrubbery with that is quite thicker I probably won't have any free space with

 

Better to use something to strong, than something not quite strong enough.