Chuck
If your back is in good shape just muscle the unit out. 2guys can easily
lift out an "A" series engine and trans.
A com-a-long hung from a 4X4 across 2 or 3 ceiling beams will work too.
Same goes for a good strong tree branch (4"diameter minimum)
Good luck
ps If the car is a Bugeye, remove the rad and pull it straight out the
front, no lift.
Square bodies, just stand on the shocks and lift (watch your back)
Good luck
Frank Clarici
Too many Sprites
chuck ciaffone wrote:
> Hey Y'all,
>
> I have finally decided to yank the engine/gear box to
> fit a Datson 5-spd tranny. I have been toying with the idea
> of renting an engine hoist, but at $45 a day, that could
> mount big, fast.
>
> Have any of you played around with the shade-tree mechanic's
> alternatives: a come-along from the ceiling, a simple pulley
> from the ceiling, or a pulley from a wooden frame? I'm cheap and
> I'm looking for ideas. What worked for you?
>
> chuck
> --
> Chuck Ciaffone
>
> chuckc@ibm.net OR cciaffon@cisco.com
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