Intake manifold install question

[84 c10 o skool]

Quick question.

Going to drop the motor n a couple of days.
Should I install the manifold since its on the engine stand or should I install it after I drop the motor?

Jus thinking if it will interfere with the chains from the engine hoist and cause problems.

Thanks

 

[Georgeb]

I would install it on the stand. Much easier than hanging over the engine in the truck.

 

[MadOgre]

Best to do it on the stand so that you keep any debris and dirt out of the inside of your motor.

 

[MadOgre]

Also the stock engine hoist brackets go on top of the intake as well you need the intake installed to use a carb pad bracket to pull the motor.

And it is so much easier to install the intake when its on the stand!

 

[84 c10 o skool]

That's what I was thinking.

Thanks !

 

[Joe383]

It is easer to seal the rear of the intake with it on the stand. I use the intake to hoist the motor. It is way better than putting bolts in the heads.