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LT install. Need some quick help with engine lifting point.

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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Default LT install. Need some quick help disconnecting steering rod.

Now I need help with the steering rod. Is the little brown bolt the one that needs to come out?




Alright, I'm 2 hours into my install, been going smooth so far.

What I've read says to use a 2x4 under the passenger side of the block to raise the engine. Where is that spot?

Here's my under shot. Am I even looking in the right area?


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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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There are two ways I know of to jack the motor. One is to put a telephone book under the pan, then a board and jack on the board.

The other involves using a piece of billet metal along the front oil pan bolts and using that for a jacking point.

Good luck.
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Thanks, I used the oil pan phone book method, except I use roll of paper towel since I don't have a phone book.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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Thanks, I used the oil pan phone book method, except I use roll of paper towel since I don't have a phone book.
LOL, now, what the hell are you going to wipe your *** with? The yellow pages are pretty uncomfortable down there!
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JIM5.0
LOL, now, what the hell are you going to wipe your *** with? The yellow pages are pretty uncomfortable down there!
LOL, I said paper towel, not toilet tissue.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Nice job....thanks for sharing the pictures. I wish I had the info you needed, but as always the forum offers lots of help.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Oh, I'm good now. Everything is out that needs to come out. The install begins tomorrow.
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