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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 1985
Filed:
Apr. 25, 1984
John W Markey, Baton Rouge, LA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A lifting tool for lifting an internal combustion engine having an intake manifold, the lifting tool including a mounting plate for connecting to the intake manifold of the engine, the mounting plate having a plurality of holes therein aligned with bolt holes or studs in the intake manifold, a 'U'-shaped bracket connected to the mounting plate for receipt of a hook or chain connected to a lifting device such as a chain hoist, and a plurality of safety chains connected to the 'U'-shaped bracket for connecting to the engine to prevent the engine from falling to the ground if the 'U'-shaped bracket should separate from the mounting plate or if the mounting plate should separate from the engine while the engine is being hoisted.