- 1. engine hoist (score: 1)
- Author: alan b fisher <hello39@idt.net>
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:00:32 -0700
- I have fooled around with various shade tree ideas! Started with 2 step ladders and a hoist on a 4x4 Also, used a wooden frame from 4x4 scraps (2 uprights on wheels and a crossmember Now have settle
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00405.html (7,155 bytes)
- 2. engine hoist (score: 1)
- Author: mathysj@kenyon.edu
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 15:29:07 EST
- I'd say the wooden A-frame sounds like the best idea to me. If you figure that you need the engine hoist for the weekend, then $45x3 = $135 is the budget for the job as I count it. Regardless, don't
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00406.html (7,229 bytes)
- 3. Re: engine hoist (score: 1)
- Author: Lancer7676@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 16:58:23 -0400 (EDT)
- I found out I can rent a proper hoist for $20 at my local tool rental place. Sure will make the job easier, safer, and give a whole lot more flexibility after the engine is pulled. $40 bucks total .
- /html/spridgets/1997-10/msg00416.html (6,894 bytes)
- 4. Re: Engine hoist (score: 1)
- Author: b-evans@earthlink.net
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:39:50 -0700
- Jim Rogers wrote: " Do you need a hoist for engine & tranny installation? I can bring up my 2-ton portable hoist - not pretty but it works. I don't think the guys flying into town can get one thru se
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00853.html (7,112 bytes)
- 5. Re: Engine hoist (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:20:08 -0400
- I know Ron and I can slide an engine in a Bugeye with a floor jack and our arms. Besides, adjusting a Bugeye bonnet requires one to be INSIDE the engine bay, no engine in there at this time. Said per
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00859.html (7,238 bytes)
- 6. Re: Engine Hoist (score: 1)
- Author: "Bud Pazur" <bpazur@excel.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:16:03 -0500
- I know Ron and I can slide an engine in a Bugeye with a floor jack and our arms. Besides, adjusting a Bugeye bonnet requires one to be INSIDE the engine bay, no engine in there at this time. Said per
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00861.html (7,962 bytes)
- 7. Re: Engine Hoist (score: 1)
- Author: "Jon Paschke" <jpaschke@bak.rr.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 10:32:50 -0700
- I work by myself so when I R & R a motor I unbolt the stays and prop the hood open as far as it will go, goes a lot farther than you think. Then I can use my hoist and tilt mechanism. Easy after you
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00862.html (7,690 bytes)
- 8. Re: Engine Hoist (score: 1)
- Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:32:48 -0400
- Drain and remove the radiator. Remove the dizzy, gennerator, and oil filter from the engine. Remove the carbs and intake (as 1 unit) and set it on the inner fender. Tie the exhaust manifold to the st
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00863.html (8,820 bytes)
- 9. Re: Engine Hoist (score: 1)
- Author: "Bud Pazur" <bpazur@excel.net>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:25:38 -0500
- Thanks much. This will really help cause the bonnet fitting is the best I have ever had it, and I don't want to take it off and try to get it back there again. Bud Pazur '60 Bugeye - Street Car - 12
- /html/spridgets/2006-07/msg00867.html (7,205 bytes)
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