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1. Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov (Peter Schauss x 2014); Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:32:50 -0400; I am going to be needing an engine crane to remove the engine from my Healey. My questions: 1. Should I buy or rent? 2. If buying, are there any recommendations on brands/models/features it should ha; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00037.html (7,404 bytes)
2. RE: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Keith Kaplan <keithka@microsoft.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 10:41:05 -0700; Before you buy, decide where you intend to store an engine crane until the next time you need it. Some of them fold up a bit, but they're still kind of bulky. There's something nice about letting the; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00038.html (8,497 bytes)
3. RE: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: tw@mcc.com; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:27:12 -0500; As Keith points out, this storage issue is the problem. I've been renting since I just don't have space to store even a folding one; around here (central Texas) rental costs run about $17.50/day. My; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00039.html (8,984 bytes)
4. RE: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Phil Ethier <ethier@tcfreenet.org>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:42:10 -0500 (CDT); What kind of garage do you have? I have changed many engines with a come-a-long from the garage rafters. If you are concerned about strength, you can sister a rafter with a larger beam and/or put a b; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00040.html (7,939 bytes)
5. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Tim.Mullen@trw.com (Tim Mullen); Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 14:44:47 -0400; I used to require that the friend who borrowed it last had to store it until someone else needed it. 8-) Harbor Freight (as an example) sells two types. A two ton crane that folds (about $300) and on; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00041.html (9,176 bytes)
6. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 15:05:43 -0400; I don't know if this has come up yet, but there is a "build your own engine crane" on the Practical Classics web site. That article starts at: http://www.classiccarsworld.co.uk/cars/features/crane/si; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00042.html (8,690 bytes)
7. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: "Peter J. Thomas" <pjthomas@ntplx.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 15:31:44 -0400; Rent, you will also need a truck. Or buy a come-along and build a triod, you can used the extra money to buy an engine stand. Peter Thomas; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00043.html (8,168 bytes)
8. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Derek Harling <derek.lola@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 22:07:06 -0400; For year I just used an "over the car" gantry made with 2x4s and 4x4s, braced with slotted angle, 4 casters, and either a fence puller [comealong] or high geared boat-trailer winch. I've now got a re; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00048.html (8,951 bytes)
9. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Jim Van Hooser <jvanho01@tir.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 22:37:57 -0400; Speaking of engine stands, what are the recommendations for a good quality engine stand. Does Northern sell one that is worth the money. Jim V. 1932 Chevrolet Roadster (In paint stage - frame off res; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00049.html (9,026 bytes)
10. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Bob Moore <mustang@best.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 21:01:38 -0700 (PDT); I bought five of the standard duty engine stands from NH to use as storage locations and workstands, but wish I had bought a couple of the heavy duty type for any medium/large block engines- the smal; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00050.html (8,511 bytes)
11. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: "Steve Hammatt" <shammatt@sos.net>; Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 21:07:45 -0700; snip Jim I just purchased a 4-caster, 1000 lb. unit on Saturday. I now have my 1940s HAL DOHC racing engine on it <G>. It's OK, I'd never even try to use the 750 lb. units available (on sale here at; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00051.html (8,916 bytes)
12. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Duncan120@aol.com; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 12:37:14 EDT; Just bought one at Sams Club for $200. 3 ton, adjustable, folds etc. It has 2 rear swivel casters and 2 front fixted casters. Not bad, I wish the front swiveled but that's a project for the cold weat; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00053.html (8,686 bytes)
13. RE: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Ken Landaiche <ken_landaiche@dlcc.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 09:56:22 -0700; And while you are at it, are engine stands generic, or do different ones fit different engines? Ken Landaiche (who has never pulled an engine); /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00055.html (8,490 bytes)
14. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 13:34:23 -0400 (EDT); 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 bott; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00058.html (10,240 bytes)
15. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Bob Moore <mustang@best.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 11:06:09 -0700 (PDT); 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: O < like this sorta, run it along the length of the pipe if possible, 3/16" thick or so; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00063.html (9,211 bytes)
16. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: "Steve Hammatt" <shammatt@sos.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 14:34:54 -0700; Most are designed to fit most <G> For example, I had to make some 'stand-offs' to hold the HAL 4cyl racing engine, but if I was using a more 'normal' type engine and bellhousing, they fit most. Steve; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00066.html (8,817 bytes)
17. RE: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Aleksandr Milewski <n6mod@amt.org>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 15:23:58 -0700; In general, engine stands will bolt up to almost anything. The arms are adjustable and go into the bellhousing bolt holes. To get a Miata engine on a stand, I had to make standoffs from stacked washe; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00067.html (8,757 bytes)
18. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: johnm@ims.com (John Miller); Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 16:37:35 -0700; Depending upon the engine you are working on, you might consider an unorthodox mounting method. On Rabbit motors, we bolt the stand to the side of the block using 3 unused threaded holes. This makes; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00068.html (9,326 bytes)
19. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>; Date: Tue, 11 Aug 1998 19:19:42 -0500; My buddy Bob did this with his Renault engine. Worked slick. He has a cheap NH engine stand (NH is based here in Minnesota). He was not impressed with its stability, so he bolted it to his workbench.; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00069.html (8,778 bytes)
20. Re: Engine cranes (score: 1): Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@freenet.buffalo.edu>; Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 06:46:08 -0400 (EDT); Not the slightest bend pulling the MG engine and transmission together. The benifit of a pipe over a rafter or other piece of wood is that you don't have the possibility of a sudden failure. You will; /html/shop-talk/1998-08/msg00071.html (9,347 bytes)

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