I wouldn't trust that 1-1/2" pipe at all unless you weld a 'T' section to
the bottom or top to spread the load:
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3/16" thick or so, and drill/torch your hole for the chain in this piece
with a reinforcing ring around the hole as necessary . . .
On Tue, 11 Aug 1998, Art Pfenninger wrote:
>
> Here is my 2 cents worth. The engine leveler is really a necessity
> but the crane isn't, although it would be nice. I have a 2x8 with a 2"
> hole at the top nailed to one side of my garage with the bottom resting on
> the floor to take the engine weight. About 7 feet away I have another 2X8
> a little longer with the same hole in it. The top is nailed to the rafter
> and
> there are 2 braces going to the wall in the front of the garage to keep
> things straight. I mount a 1 1/2 inch pipe in the two inch holes and hook
> a come along to the pipe. I have used the same set up by nailing the 2X8's
> to each side of the door opening on a single car garage. Since the 2X8's
> rest on the floor there is no chance of pulling the rafters down. The
(worst that could happen is a bent pipe)
or a dropped engine, if it bends suddenly . . .
-bob
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