Lifting Brackets on M38

Jeepnut · Post by **Jeepnut** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:36 pm

Were lifting brackets ever installed on the M38 engine?

DJ · Post by DJ » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:37 pm

skyjeep50 · Post by **skyjeep50** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:37 am

The bracket for a M38 is a plate with two ring bolts that extend upwards. One ring is for lifting the engine only, the other balances the engine and transmission if lifted toghters. The bracket for a M38A1 is a large metal loop shaped like a "M". Each of the loops does the same job as the rings on the M38 lifting loop.[/img]

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:40 am

The lifting bracket, shown in the manual, is a sort of
"U" shaped affair, with rings on the open end. I've read
that you use a particular 'ring' for lifting the engine in
different ways/directions. The bracket bolts to the top
of the engine at the bottom of the "U". The manual
should assist you.

Jim in Darkest Arkansas

Jeepnut · Post by **Jeepnut** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:20 pm

Thank you!

Post by **wesk** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:08 am

Most forward lift point is for engine only, most reward lift point is for the the complete power plant lifting which includes the radiator, engine, bell, tranny/transfer.

Jeepnut · Post by **Jeepnut** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:29 pm

Are these available anywhere?

Thanks

Post by **wesk** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:34 pm

They use to be only $20 but the vendors have rolled the price to over $45 the past two years. They are readily available.

Lifting Brackets on M38

Lifting Brackets on M38

Lifting bracket