Usually the lower arms are attached to the lowest holes on the block flange...
the uppers spread at 45 degrees from vertical on each side, nearest hole up or down gets the bolts. Tighten carefully and make sure centering bolt/pin is in the center hub so engine doesn't roll over. Carefully and slowly lower jack, if everything is stable...get to work.
I bolted it on and let the engine down easy and I heard a crack, so I stopped and jacked it back up.
So, is this picture one for the " how not to mount your engine to a stand" books? Is there another way to spread the arms or is this ok?
A photo would be good if someone has a minute.
Sorry for the "rookie" stuff, but I do appreciate the help.
I finally got the motor mounted on the stand. I don't know what the crack was. Maybe is was a bolt slipping in the sleeve. Everything seems to be ok.
Thanks Steve,Pasadenahotrod, and MI2600 for the help. You can consider yourselves having had a hand in helping me build my truck. :thumbup:
Paul.
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