Supporting engine from above - connection points?

[Liquid_force]

Trying to get my ducks in a row for trans removal this weekend. TC is leaking and a $900 local estimate has convinced me I can do this myself. Trans is shifting exactly the same as it did 35k ago so I'm not opting for the $21-2200 rebuild.

My newest concern is figuring out how/where to connect chains to the engine to support it from above.

Is there a standard location that is typically used?

I have a tentative deal in the works on a once used support beam so that SHOULD be covered (if not I'll just make something).

 

[AREA 91]

Rear connection is on the back cylinder head towards the driver's side.

Front connection is the "lifting eye" bracket to the left of the oil dipstick.

There is a "sticky" thread on the engine support rig. User name sdpatt.

 

[AREA 91]

Rear connection is on the back cylinder head towards the driver's side.

Front connection is the "lifting eye" bracket to the left of the oil dipstick.

There is a "sticky" thread on the engine support rig. User name sdpatt.



Edit: I just noticed this was in the V8 section. The above instructions are for the Gen I-II V6 SHO's.

 

[SHOZ123]

When i would lift the engine I wrapped my straps around the exhaust manifolds.

 

[My_Silver_SHO]

When i would lift the engine I wrapped my straps around the exhaust manifolds.

I did the same.

 

[SHOZ123]

I should add to remove the dipstick tube or at least be very careful of the strap catching it.

 

[Liquid_force]

Thanks,
I'll see if I can make that work.