4.3L Forward Lifting Eye?

[rodgeml1]

I just purchased a reman 4.3L to replace my 1995 4.3L. The aft lifting eye on my old engine won't fit on the new one since I'm going from a 12 bolt intake to an 8 bolt intake. I was going to purchase the new lifting eye but I can't find any reference anywhere for one that goes on an engine with an 8 bolt intake. Does anyone out there have a later model engine with the 8 bolt intake that can tell me what you use to hoist it up for installation in the boat?

 

[alldodge]

I just purchased a reman 4.3L to replace my 1995 4.3L. The forward lifting eye on my old engine won't fit on the new one since I'm going from a 12 bolt intake to an 8 bolt intake. I was going to purchase the new lifting eye but I can't find any reference anywhere for one that goes on an engine with an 8 bolt intake. Does anyone out there have a later model engine with the 8 bolt intake that can tell me what you use to hoist it up for installation in the boat?

I would just use a piece of chain and some longer bolts.

 

[rodgeml1]

I'm sorry, the title should say AFT lifting eye. Obviously the forward lifting eye from the old engine is compatible with the new one

 

[Bondo]

I'm sorry, the title should say AFT lifting eye. Obviously the forward lifting eye from the old engine is compatible with the new one

Ayuh,.... There's some 3/8"-16 bolt holes in the back of the head, use a 3/8" bolt, 'n chain to there, 'n forget about the liftin' ring that pulls on the intake bolts,...

 

[MikDee]

Ayuh,.... There's some 3/8"-16 bolt holes in the back of the head, use a 3/8" bolt, 'n chain to there, 'n forget about the liftin' ring that pulls on the intake bolts,...

Ditto!

 

[rodgeml1]

Copy all.....thanks y'all!

 

[achris]

If you're looking for the genuine Merc part, it has part number -865480T, and it just bolts onto the back of the head.

 

[rodgeml1]

Perfect....thats exactly what I needed. Thanks achris!