Engine Hoist?
Looking at getting myself an engine hoist. I'd be looking to get one that's foldable or can break down for easy storage. As well as not to expensive. Considering the biggest engine will probably be as big as a straight six in the future (considering getting a 240z-280z), I'd like the possibility to pull those too. I figure a 1 ton capacity would be fine. Any recommendations?
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a 1 ton hoist will do fine.
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I was thinking something on the lines of a harbor freight model, such as this:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-c...ane-93840.html Does anyone have any other recommendations? And specifications I should be on the look out for? |
Great choice!
May I make a suggestion? A load leveler will help greatly with the future swaps you have planned. |
Originally Posted by lonetlan
(Post 10383858)
Great choice!
May I make a suggestion? A load leveler will help greatly with the future swaps you have planned. |
for a rotary engine and rx7's you may need to find some tube that sleeves inside the crane boom to effectively extend it for just a bit more length
( note it will decrease the load rating for balance ,, but rotary and gearbox will be fine with and extra foot or so more length ) |
Originally Posted by bumpstart
(Post 10384051)
for a rotary engine and rx7's you may need to find some tube that sleeves inside the crane boom to effectively extend it for just a bit more length
( note it will decrease the load rating for balance ,, but rotary and gearbox will be fine with and extra foot or so more length ) If anybody knows this isn't enough length, please let me know. |
you will need the boom close to 5 ft to reach in and pull a motor from an FB or FC
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3066/pic1226583.jpg http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2222/pic1226586.jpg |
Originally Posted by bumpstart
(Post 10384135)
you will need the boom close to 5 ft to reach in and pull a motor from an FB or FC
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/3066/pic1226583.jpg http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2222/pic1226586.jpg Looks like I will be getting this one instead, 2-ton maximum capacity and at 90 3/4" it still can lift 1/2 ton: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-f...ane-35915.html |
I've been pretty successful at several FC and FB pulls with the standard Harbor Freight/Advance Auto/PepBoys/AutoZone/WalMart (Insert the supplier of your choice... They all come from the same cheap factory in China.) hoist at it's maximum length.
EDIT: Just measured... It it's maximum length in the 1/2 Ton position, it's 45 inches from the hook end to the pivot bracket of the hydraulic ram... It is 60 inches from the hook end to the back end. Mine is manufactured y "Big Red" Hydraulic Lifts... I think I've had jacks and jack stands made by them. It is a 2 ton unit. The last time I did an FC, the hydraulic ram was touching the front bumper. No biggie. A shop rag saves from scratches. |
Originally Posted by Pele
(Post 10384650)
I've been pretty successful at several FC and FB pulls with the standard Harbor Freight/Advance Auto/PepBoys/AutoZone/WalMart (Insert the supplier of your choice... They all come from the same cheap factory in China.) hoist at it's maximum length.
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I just did some measurements, to measure from the front of the bump to the middle of the top of the intake manifold of my S4, and believe it or not it's less than 50 1/4 inches, so the harbor freight 1 Ton model should definitely work. The sides are even less. So no problems there.
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I have a harbor freight hoist, works great. I have had it now for 3 years and it still strong.
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Oh yea the HF hoist will work great. been using them for years. pulled many fc engines out with the 1toner. no extensions ect. towel on the front bumper g2g
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I have the harborfreight one. It is short so you need to remove the bumper in order to get hoist close enough to the front of the car to get the motor out. Kind of annoying. Beyond that, it is ok.
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
(Post 10395144)
i have the harborfreight one. It is short so you need to remove the bumper in order to get hoist close enough to the front of the car to get the motor out. Kind of annoying. Beyond that, it is ok.
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FC, FD, Miata. Doesn't matter. Tried them all.
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