4.0L Engine Swap - Engine removal Question

belovedb2 · 08-25-2009, 06:53 PM

This may seem like a stupid question for all you experts. Where do I attach the engine hoist chain to the 4.0L engine that I am removing from my 93 explorer doner vehicle? I do not want to break anything by using something to weak. Where is the correct spot? Do I need to buy a special bracket or plate? Thanks Update: I just noticed on the 2.9L engine some heavy wire loops that are bolted on each side of the engine. I suspect these were used for installing the engine. Can I use the same loops for the 4.0L engine?
After looking at each engine I think I can use the same loops. I need to verify after I remove the loops. The only issue is the center of gravity. I am guessing the loops are set with the trans attached to the engine. I am removing the engine without the trans.

trail B2 · 08-26-2009, 10:56 PM

I just used accessory air cond bolts I think and put A bolt in the intake on the back but I had one of those screw adjusters to tip the motor how I wanted.

Fx4wannabe01 · 08-27-2009, 01:31 AM

in between a few runners on the exhaust maifolds, are dedicated empty bolt holes for your lifting chains. Use a spreader bar. I just swapped engines in my '01 4.0. Your holes may be different on the OHV though.

BlackBII · 08-27-2009, 09:34 AM

There should be empty bolt holes on the side of each head. I usually hook one end on the back and one on the front - opposite sides. Lifts out more evenly that way.

rickcdewitt · 08-27-2009, 09:41 AM

i put the lift tabs from a 2.9 on the exhaust bolt holes mentioned

08-25-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
belovedb2 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Year: 1986 Make: Ford Model: Bronco 2 Posts: 140 Rep Power: 9 iTrader: (0)	4.0L Engine Swap - Engine removal Question This may seem like a stupid question for all you experts. Where do I attach the engine hoist chain to the 4.0L engine that I am removing from my 93 explorer doner vehicle? I do not want to break anything by using something to weak. Where is the correct spot? Do I need to buy a special bracket or plate? Thanks Update: I just noticed on the 2.9L engine some heavy wire loops that are bolted on each side of the engine. I suspect these were used for installing the engine. Can I use the same loops for the 4.0L engine? After looking at each engine I think I can use the same loops. I need to verify after I remove the loops. The only issue is the center of gravity. I am guessing the loops are set with the trans attached to the engine. I am removing the engine without the trans. Last edited by belovedb2; 08-26-2009 at 12:41 PM.
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08-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#2
trail B2 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Eastern Ca. Year: 1986 Make: ford Model: bronco 2 Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: 4x4 and DD Posts: 1,179 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Pull engine I just used accessory air cond bolts I think and put A bolt in the intake on the back but I had one of those screw adjusters to tip the motor how I wanted.
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08-27-2009, 01:31 AM	#3
Fx4wannabe01 February 2010 OTOTM Winner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boring, Oregon Year: 2001 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Class: Snow Wheeler/DD Used For: Pickin' up chicks. Posts: 1,786 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	in between a few runners on the exhaust maifolds, are dedicated empty bolt holes for your lifting chains. Use a spreader bar. I just swapped engines in my '01 4.0. Your holes may be different on the OHV though.
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08-27-2009, 09:34 AM	#4
BlackBII Cheaf of Grammor Poleace Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orem UT Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 2.3 Class: 4x4 Used For: Getting irritated Posts: 6,411 Rep Power: 33 iTrader: (0)	There should be empty bolt holes on the side of each head. I usually hook one end on the back and one on the front - opposite sides. Lifts out more evenly that way. __________________ I hate all RBV's, especially the ones I own.
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