Hello,
Stephan bought a pretty nice hydralic engine hoist with tilter. It is
also the foldable-takeapartable kind. It fit under the roadster no problem and
it was great to wheel the engine around with. And after we broke it down it
easily fit into the back of his Subaru station wagon with the engine. I
don't remember how much he said he paid for it but I do remember it pretty
much paid for itself after using it for three days straight..
ymmv
Daniel 69 2000
SF CA
> I want to hear more about this issue. What is everyone else using, and what
> are the benefits/negatives of their hoists?
>
> I have a chain hoist that hooks to my ceiling. Very heavy-duty, and the
> ceiling timbers are strong enough to handle the load. I used to pull big
> V-8's with it so it easily handles our 4-bangers. It's not a rachet-type
> like come-a-longs so the engine won't fall.
>
> Good things: stores in a small box (I don't have much space). Easy to hook
> up, and to move out of the way. Lift distance is pretty high from floor.
> Easy access all around engine. I bought it 30 years ago for $50.
>
> Bad things: Lifting is done by pulling a chain (muscle power) that
> translates into small vertical increments. Makes a hell of a noise from the
> rattling chains (scares the shit out of my wife when I do it late at
> night). The hoist is in a fixed position so I have to push the car into and
> out of position.
>
> Fred - So.SF
> BADROC
>
> _________________________ Reply Separator ___________________________
> Subject: Engine Hoist
> Author: "Ryan; Richard" <RRyan@frk.com>
> Date: 3/28/2001 11:22 AM
>
>
> I agree with Phil, you need the right tool for the job. However many rental
> shops rent hoists.
>
> So the question are:
>
> How many times will I use it over 10+ years?
> How much does it cost to buy versus rent?
> Where will I store it?
>
> Dick Ryan ex. 24022
> (650)312-4022
> Risk Management Dept.
> SM 2000/2
> FAX (650)312-5830
>
>
> From: Hall, Phillip [mailto:Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov]
>
>
> One of the best 250 bucks I ever spent!! I dropped a 1600 motor/trans from
> 4 feet using a come-a-long. A tooth sheared and down it came. Scared me
> half to death! The only damage was the oil pan - I was lucky!
>
> No substitute for the right tool!!
>
>
> Phil
>
>
> Question: My husband thinks we should invest in an engine hoist, I
> have NOOOO
> clue how much these run or if they are a viable purchase for a
> hobbyist. Any
> suggestions?
>
> -Annette Rogers
> Vancouver, Washington
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