Hi Bill,
I've always hoisted engines with a chain fall and a length of
wire rope bolted to the lifting eyes. Recently I splurged and bought
an "engine tilter" from JC Whitney. How much ceiling height do
you have? I considered the Oberg, but from the pictures it looks
like it needs more height than the JC Whitney tool which can be
attached to use only about 6 inches. Page 169, latest catalog or
http://jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=65393&BQ=jcw2
I've used it three times since (on the TR6, a Mazda truck
and a 194? Auburn) and it makes the job considerably easier,
especially on a TR6 where the engine bay was sized for a 4 banger.
You can start with the engine tilted back, get the transmission and
bellhousing under the cowling, and then tilt the front down onto the
motor mounts. It's not magic, but makes wrestling a 500 lb. lump
that much easier.
Hope this Helps
Rick 1973 TR6 CF2570U
> Hi listers
> What's your experience with devices like the "Oberg Tilt Lifter" or
> the "Engine Tilt Sling" It seems to me they would be very useful with
> engine removal and installation with my TR3. Bill Quincy Wichita Ks.
/// triumphs@autox.team.net mailing list
/// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
/// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
|