Cleaning off a shelf and found these brackets, but I do not recall what engine they came from. Anyone recognize what engine used these tall brackets?
I believe they may be for a '80s/'90s fulie 5.0. While I believe HO & non-HO are similar, they're probably different.
Interesting. Never had one of those around here. Maybe someone put them on an older engine, then I ended up with it here. Thanks for the help ……..
not which model per se but are simple design exhaust manifold mounted engine lift brackets that likely fit most windsor engines(and assuming much of your shelf items are windsor based). Taller ones look ugly as sin but much more effective to reduce chain/hook interference with the valve cover so the taller the better from a functionality standpoint. Probably far more than you really wanted to know but that's just how I roll. Hey at least I didn't go into their historical origins or how to modify them to be shinier, more aerodynamic and lighter to help make your car go faster. lol
They do match up to the exhaust bolts of a regular Windsor head. I am thinking they came off of a 1974 Maverick 302 I parted out but if they are from some other year of motor, one of the previous owners must have put them on. I've had motors with the short brackets before but never long ones like this.
You generally see the taller versions on a lot of bigger cars and trucks, Eric. Basically the taller the induction and more obtrusive manifold mounted accessories require a taller lift bracket to avoid guillotining and fouling the lifting strap(also following along with Tom's idea it came off a tall'ish 5.0 EFI manifold). I used to keep sets of them for various motors to help with engine/trans r&r work but scrapped them many years ago. Sad to imagine many of the rare old OEM parts that disappeared into the scrap pile or sunk into the dirt. Later Eric, happy holidays to you and yours.. and anyone else who see's this too!
Exactly why the fuel inj 5.0 use those, plus give clearance for tall intake. At one time I had a set of those from a Lo-Po fuelie 5.0.
