Engine install help

[Emin]

This is my first post.
I have been gathering valuable information and guidance through everyone's posts. Thank you!!
I am building a Mk4 Roadster complete kit with blueprint 302 engine.
I am nearing the stage of installing the engine and wondering if there are any members near Bloomfield Michigan that can give me advice/ help me and or give me a contact of someone that can help me with this step.

Thank you
Emin Donat
248-736-4223

[egchewy79]

there are many posts on this forum and the other that go over the process.
here's my 2sec synopsis
-have a 2 ton hoist available. a 1 ton can work but likely won't give you the length necessary even when fully extended.
-jack up the rear as high as possible. allows for easier angle of entry for the transmission into the tunnel
-having a friend help guide transmission in helps
-make sure your frame in the front is high enough to get the legs of your hoist underneath
-you can have the headers on if using shorties, but will need to keep them off if using long/straight tube headers
-have a leveler which will help adjust your angle as you insert it. lube up the threads w/ some grease
-make sure your engine mounts are on the correct side

[rthomas98]

This is one of the easier parts of the build. But below are some pictures of my BPE 302 when I installed it. Follow egchewy's list and you'll be alight. I also live in Ypsilanti MI so not far from you if you want to message me for more questions.

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=205132&d=1728584513
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=205131&d=1728584513
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=205130&d=1728584513

I had two people help (My brother and law and another buddy of mine). The install took less then an hour.

[Emin]

Thank you for the tips

[cob427sc]

If you have a hydraulic engine lift and a balance bar engine lift (I got mine at Harbor Freight) one person can easily set the engine and transmission in place.