Hi guys,
Ready to replace the engine and transmission in my '74 TR6, and my "new"
garage has a 10"x4"x3/8" I-beam across one of the bays (the guy who built it
clearly put it there for a hoist). It also is pre-wired for 240 AC in case I
wanted an electric hoist.
Looking at McMaster, I see a = ton hand chain CM 622 hoist and trolley
combination for about $300 and a one ton combo for about $360.
I am not going to be pulling engines daily (or even yearly), so installing a
hoist would be an indulgence (one I would like to think I deserve), but I do
have a pretty good hydraulic floor engine hoist I used to take the engine
out, so I could use it to put it back in. But a trolley hoist would seem
like a nice addition to the garage nonetheless.
My questions for the group are:
1. Would the above CM 622 work well or would you recommend some other
options?
2. Electric would be nice, but they are pretty pricey - any ideas for
locating a used hoist (I am in the Los Angeles area if there are some locals
here - Randall?)
3. I am assuming that an I-beam hoist will be a lot nicer to use than
a floor hoist, but what is your experience? (here I am wondering about
positioning the engine - the trolley will allow me lateral movement, but for
fore and aft, I suppose I would need to push the car as opposed to pushing
the floor hoist around -- car could not be on jack stands, etc.).
Any other tips or advice would be appreciated greatly before I spend
unwisely. Thank you.
best,
doug
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'72 BSA B50SS
'74 Triumph TR6
'01 HD XHL 883
'03 GMC Cargo Van
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