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Jonboy · 06-06-2014, 10:59 AM

I used a regular left plate from O'Reilly's to pull the engine. Pull the intake, and use 4 of the valley cover holes for the lift plate. Worked pretty slick. I was worried about the length of the factory cover bolts, so I picked up 4 that were about 1/2 longer. Worked like a champ.

06-06-2014, 10:59 AM	#91
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic LS swap/build I used a regular left plate from O'Reilly's to pull the engine. Pull the intake, and use 4 of the valley cover holes for the lift plate. Worked pretty slick. I was worried about the length of the factory cover bolts, so I picked up 4 that were about 1/2 longer. Worked like a champ. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241