I paid $200 for it (at Grand Auto). It started out as
a rental... since i had it for a few days and the unit
was brand new, i just kept it. I highly advise getting
a collapsable engine hoist if you are buying one. And
it's a lot easier and less dangerous to use than a
"come along".
Stephan
'69 2000
--- Daniel Neuman <dneuman@hodge.sfsu.edu> wrote:
> 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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