Road Runner Nest

I hope I am correct in my assumption that Chrysler didn't change bolt sizes from 1969 to 1971 on the 383. I have a 383 that I need to pull out of a car for a rebuild. The engine is out of a 1969 Road Runner. I need to know what size bolts to put into the heads in order to hoist the engine out. I am also curious what size bolts to use to secure the engine onto a stand. I have looked high and low on the internet and I can't find any straight answers on this question. Thanks for any help you all can provide!

Welcome!

I don't know either so I won't guess.

Good luck.

chris

Welcome to the nest! I have a bolt size and torque specs list posted in my garage,I have to work the labor day holiday( ) so I will try to post it after I scan it.

Tuesday I will post the list I have.

Sorry it took so long I had a busy weekend:



This is what I used when I did my engine.

After asking around for weeks about bolt sizes for the engine pull, I finally gave up since it would seem no one has ever pulled a 383 out before. lol .. So I just started trial and error with different bolts till they fit. Turns out the correct bolt to stick in the heads in order to pull it out with a chain is 3/8in. I went and got a pair of US Grade 8 3/8in x 2in bolts and some good metal washers. Had the engine unbolted from the transmission and out on a stand within two hours.

I think we all have, but we just remove the intake, go to Autozone and rent the puller-thingie (it may even come with bolts, but I wouldn't trust them since they've probably been used many times), and use grade 8 or better intake bolts.