- 1. engine hoist capacity (score: 1)
- Author: James Harwood <james.harwood@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:59:15 -0700 (PDT)
- The only way I can get my engine hoist to reach far enough over the engine is to extend the boom to its limit. The rated capacity for the extension is marked as 1/2 ton. Is this enough to cope with l
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00088.html (6,945 bytes)
- 2. Re: engine hoist capacity (score: 1)
- Author: Otis15@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 16:35:49 EDT
- Be CAREFULL !!!! I was pulling an engine with a lift fully extended. Just as i got the engine and trans clear of the m.g.and it slowly tiped forward onto the floor just missing the bumper and grille.
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00089.html (7,117 bytes)
- 3. RE: engine hoist capacity (score: 1)
- Author: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 16:43:59 -0400
- Did that exact thing when installing engine and od trans in an MGB last Shouldn't be a problem. Safety Fast! Gordie Bird '62 MGA '67 MGBGT
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00090.html (7,242 bytes)
- 4. Re: engine hoist capacity (score: 1)
- Author: "Jeff Fayne" <fayne@attglobal.net>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 15:53:39 -0500
- Another tip, jack the rear-end up, it will help a bit in the front end clearance but also make it a bit easier to slide the whole unit out. Also, once it's clear of the car,drop the engine as low as
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00091.html (7,897 bytes)
- 5. RE: engine hoist capacity (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 13:53:31 -0700
- This is a common problem as the MGB engine sits further back than a typical American one. Luckily it is much, much lighter, so you have some leeway to make some modifications to your hoist. I made a
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00092.html (8,097 bytes)
- 6. Re: engine hoist capacity (score: 1)
- Author: Otis15@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 17:51:00 EDT
- Just got the May issue of Grassroots Motersports out of the mail box. Scaned through it,going to work and dont have time to read it now,but theres a article on jacks and lifts for the shop. Steve N.E
- /html/mgs/2004-04/msg00094.html (6,921 bytes)
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