" GRUMPY??can I hook a block and tackle to the garage roof beams to pull an engine?"
while it can be done in some garages its rarely a good idea or safe to do,
most prefab aluminum building roof beams might deform under the load, many wood beams risk cracking
you certainly would not be the first person to be injured doing that!
a short block assembly (block and rotating internal parts might only weigh 300-450 lbs)
but a fully assembled engine and trans THAT YOU REMOVED OR REINSTALLED could be considerably heavier
MOST TRANSMISSIONS WEIGHT, IN THE 100lb-400 lbs , ADD THE FLYWHEEL OR FLEXPLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER AND BELL HOUSING THATS EASILY ADDED 60-120 EXTRA LBS
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why not buy. borrow or rent
and use the correct tool,use of a block & tackle or even a differential chain hoist or come along to pull an engine is both dangerous and more difficult
and not risk damaging the ceiling beams
you can roll a engine crane back away from the car,or position it side to side far easier vs having to roll the car out from under the engine
ADDING A FORGED 3 TON SWIVEL HOOK MAKES THE JOB EASIER
btw having an engine leveler tool also helps
yes it costs a bit more money, but its far safer and easier to use and you then have the required tools to re-install the engine
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while it can be done in some garages its rarely a good idea or safe to do,
most prefab aluminum building roof beams might deform under the load, many wood beams risk cracking
you certainly would not be the first person to be injured doing that!
a short block assembly (block and rotating internal parts might only weigh 300-450 lbs)
but a fully assembled engine and trans THAT YOU REMOVED OR REINSTALLED could be considerably heavier
MOST TRANSMISSIONS WEIGHT, IN THE 100lb-400 lbs , ADD THE FLYWHEEL OR FLEXPLATE AND TORQUE CONVERTER AND BELL HOUSING THATS EASILY ADDED 60-120 EXTRA LBS
Transmission Weight Guide: Understanding How Much a Transmission Weighs
Find out how much a transmission weighs with our extensive guide. It's a must-know before trying to lift or load it!
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basic engine size , measurements & weight info
IF you fail to look thru the linked info youll miss a great deal of useful data http://www.team.net/sol/tech/engine.html http://www.gomog.com/allmorgan/engineweights.html http://www.grandsportregistry.com/lt1vslt4.htm http://www.carnut.com/specs/engdim.html...
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1-1/2 ton Lever Manual Chain Hoist
Amazing deals on this 1-1/2Ton Lever Manual Chain Hoist at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
2 ton Manual Chain Hoist
Amazing deals on this 2Ton Manual Chain Hoist at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Engine Leveler And Swivel Hook
I was recently asked to help a neighbor re-install an engine in his muscle car, a 1968 road runner with a recently rebuilt 440 wedge engine. for most of us, as we get more experienced , we tend to recognize potentially difficult projects and with the experience we gain the knowledge to avoid...
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fabricate shop crane
you can obviously buy a shop crane from several sources and theres a real difference in quality , size and capacity. many of the shop cranes or hoists I see being used are BARELY functional, and don,t have the reach or capacity to easily do the job they were in theory designed for. if you have a...
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comparing two harbor freight engine cranes
I know several people that have purchased one of the HARBOR FREIGHT ENGINE CRANES yes this is only my opinion based on using the cranes in their shops. I don,t think the posted specs POSTED are correct the cranes are significantly different in weight and the ability to lift and reach, neither...
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engine crane and engine stand,mods & accesories
for many years Ive used an engine crane in the shop to pull engines, and it became very obvious that some mods to the system were darn near MANDATORY, ID start by pointing out the 2 ton rated engine cranes tend to be FAR more solidly built and have significantly longer reach and more stable...
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why not buy. borrow or rent
and use the correct tool,use of a block & tackle or even a differential chain hoist or come along to pull an engine is both dangerous and more difficult
and not risk damaging the ceiling beams
you can roll a engine crane back away from the car,or position it side to side far easier vs having to roll the car out from under the engine
Engine Leveler And Swivel Hook
I was recently asked to help a neighbor re-install an engine in his muscle car, a 1968 road runner with a recently rebuilt 440 wedge engine. for most of us, as we get more experienced , we tend to recognize potentially difficult projects and with the experience we gain the knowledge to avoid...
garage.grumpysperformance.com
ADDING A FORGED 3 TON SWIVEL HOOK MAKES THE JOB EASIER
btw having an engine leveler tool also helps
yes it costs a bit more money, but its far safer and easier to use and you then have the required tools to re-install the engine
Heavy Duty 4000lbs/2T Engine Load Leveler Engine Hoist/Shop Crane/Cherry Picker | eBay
Specifications: <br> Type:Engine Load Leveler <br> Material: steel <br> Color:Red <br> Weight capacity: 2 Tons / 4000 lbs <br> Item dimensions: 53cmx20cmx5cm/21"x8"x2" (LxHxW) with handle <br> Package size : 50cmx22cmx9cm/19.7"x8.66"x3.54" <br> Package weight:6.65kg <br> Fitment:Engine hoist...
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2 Ton-Capacity Foldable Shop Crane
Amazing deals on this 2T Foldable Shop Crane at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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