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Hey saw that you asked a question about mounting the f355 block on f tw4t yesterday.
As always it's like pulling teeth getting a straight answer.
I have done it a few times on a couple of 355s. The video is of mine that I did 10 years ago. Were the hell did a decade go.
I took the heads off first while in the frame. Then used a couple of the head studs passing through a chain and with nuts on top on each side of the block, to lift it onto the stand. The studs were being replaced during the rebuild at the time.
Hope this might help, that's even if you see this post.
https://youtu.be/L_J1SfFauOY?is=Rc9OclSJSz27toAC
As always it's like pulling teeth getting a straight answer.
I have done it a few times on a couple of 355s. The video is of mine that I did 10 years ago. Were the hell did a decade go.
I took the heads off first while in the frame. Then used a couple of the head studs passing through a chain and with nuts on top on each side of the block, to lift it onto the stand. The studs were being replaced during the rebuild at the time.
Hope this might help, that's even if you see this post.
https://youtu.be/L_J1SfFauOY?is=Rc9OclSJSz27toAC
Edited by FezSpider on Friday 12th June 20:29
FezSpider said:
Hey saw that you asked a question about mounting the f355 block on f tw4t yesterday.
As always it's like pulling teeth getting a straight answer.
I have done it a few times on a couple of 355s. The video is of mine that I did 10 years ago. Were the hell did a decade go.
I took the heads off first while in the frame. Then used a couple of the head studs passing through a chain and with nuts on top on each side of the block, to lift it onto the stand. The studs were being replaced during the rebuild at the time.
Hope this might help, that's even if you see this post.
https://youtu.be/L_J1SfFauOY?is=Rc9OclSJSz27toAC
That's a bit harsh on Ferrarichat.com! - The question was only asked on Thursday: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/lifting-...As always it's like pulling teeth getting a straight answer.
I have done it a few times on a couple of 355s. The video is of mine that I did 10 years ago. Were the hell did a decade go.
I took the heads off first while in the frame. Then used a couple of the head studs passing through a chain and with nuts on top on each side of the block, to lift it onto the stand. The studs were being replaced during the rebuild at the time.
Hope this might help, that's even if you see this post.
https://youtu.be/L_J1SfFauOY?is=Rc9OclSJSz27toAC
Edited by FezSpider on Friday 12th June 20:29
Not everyone goes on Ferrarichat every single day, and not everyone has the answer required (and often opinions and answers vary on the best way to carry out jobs)
There were two replies making suggestions how to carry out the job (no reply from you I note. If you have such great ideas how to carry out jobs why don't you post them on Ferrarichat? - Banned from the site?
)One reply was about jacking the subframe up, the other reply involved placing "climbing rope" / lifting straps around the heads to lift it the engine out of the frame.
Your solution sounds interesting - some people though might not feel comfortable/confident lifting the engine block using the 11mm threaded holes in the block.
Why attack me? I left that forum maybe 15 years ago. I noticed he was asking a question because I read a variety of forums, so I posted him an option on here. The replys you are talking about were done way after I posted on here. I was just trying to help, I can tell your a f tw4t fan boy, and that's OK 
How do you do it? What's your experience in this matter? If you look at any engine with lifting eyes, you will see that they are bolted to the engine using threaded holes. The engine block is also mounted to the engine stand using..... Threaded holes.
FYI the 355 block with crank and pistons is not as heavy as you think it is.
How do you do it? What's your experience in this matter? If you look at any engine with lifting eyes, you will see that they are bolted to the engine using threaded holes. The engine block is also mounted to the engine stand using..... Threaded holes.
FYI the 355 block with crank and pistons is not as heavy as you think it is.
Edited by FezSpider on Saturday 13th June 20:27
Thanks for this.
I've got the engine out, all the ancillaries off and all the nuts holding the gearbox off.
Next step is splitting them and then lifting the lump. Opted for some lifting straps in the end, so going to sling them under the heads because (as you say) its not actually that heavy (not that you'd want to drop it on your toe, mind).
I've said countless times that you can do belts via the fuel tank (which is why the 360 is so much easier) but I've found so much stuff that needs addressing, that I'm please its out.
Oh, and everything is filthy, so a lot of cleaning ahead.
I've got the engine out, all the ancillaries off and all the nuts holding the gearbox off.
Next step is splitting them and then lifting the lump. Opted for some lifting straps in the end, so going to sling them under the heads because (as you say) its not actually that heavy (not that you'd want to drop it on your toe, mind).
I've said countless times that you can do belts via the fuel tank (which is why the 360 is so much easier) but I've found so much stuff that needs addressing, that I'm please its out.
Oh, and everything is filthy, so a lot of cleaning ahead.
FezSpider said:
Hey saw that you asked a question about mounting the f355 block on f tw4t yesterday.
As always it's like pulling teeth getting a straight answer.
I have done it a few times on a couple of 355s. The video is of mine that I did 10 years ago. Were the hell did a decade go.
I took the heads off first while in the frame. Then used a couple of the head studs passing through a chain and with nuts on top on each side of the block, to lift it onto the stand. The studs were being replaced during the rebuild at the time.
Hope this might help, that's even if you see this post.
https://youtu.be/L_J1SfFauOY?is=Rc9OclSJSz27toAC
As always it's like pulling teeth getting a straight answer.
I have done it a few times on a couple of 355s. The video is of mine that I did 10 years ago. Were the hell did a decade go.
I took the heads off first while in the frame. Then used a couple of the head studs passing through a chain and with nuts on top on each side of the block, to lift it onto the stand. The studs were being replaced during the rebuild at the time.
Hope this might help, that's even if you see this post.
https://youtu.be/L_J1SfFauOY?is=Rc9OclSJSz27toAC
Edited by FezSpider on Friday 12th June 20:29
- thank you for taking the time to post this. Will take a look.
Your welcome. Although if the engine is still in the frame, undoing tne head nuts is far easier than on an engine stand, unless it's a substantial one and you have a mate holding it steady. Due to some of the nuts can take some cracking off. I would advise cracking them of in the frame first then lift it onto the engine stand.
I would not use the special crank tool to get the initial crack of the nuts. That tool is not much good for that and can be made of soft metal if a factory item. I made a more sturdy item many years ago that still serves me well. I also use an adapted 15mm snap on ring spanner with the option to use a jack bar for leverage. The end is that shape for a reason due to the tight space. The factory tool is not really necessary, but can be used on some of the nuts to get the final 90 degree angle after torque.
But if course this is only my experience. Good luck, I know your in the UK so if you want to borrow any of the above tools give me a shout.
I would not use the special crank tool to get the initial crack of the nuts. That tool is not much good for that and can be made of soft metal if a factory item. I made a more sturdy item many years ago that still serves me well. I also use an adapted 15mm snap on ring spanner with the option to use a jack bar for leverage. The end is that shape for a reason due to the tight space. The factory tool is not really necessary, but can be used on some of the nuts to get the final 90 degree angle after torque.
But if course this is only my experience. Good luck, I know your in the UK so if you want to borrow any of the above tools give me a shout.
Edited by FezSpider on Tuesday 23 June 22:27
Cactussed said:
OMFG.
Just crack the head nuts and I'd forgotten just what an arse they can be! Thank god I did it before lifting the engine...
Email sent brother.Just crack the head nuts and I'd forgotten just what an arse they can be! Thank god I did it before lifting the engine...
So you now see were I was coming from lol.
That's why I modded the spanner so it tits tight and a bar can be slipped on. Any help I can offer please don't hesitate.
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