Engine Hoist
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Middlesboro KY
Engine Hoist
Can you recommend a engine hoist? Probably won't use it more than twice so I'm in the market for a used one. I'd think a load leveler will be needed to handle sbc w/tranny attached.
Thanks,
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Corrales NM
In the same boat as you so I rented one. One day for engine out, one for engine in. $50 for the two days. I did not want to have an engine hoist taking up space since I do not plan on doing engine swaps on a regular basis. I did buy a load leveler from Pep Boys. Worked very well.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Boston MA
You can buy them for about twice the daily rental cost. So, if you screw up, and need the hoist for more than 1 day, you're better off buying. Look at Pep Boys, Harbor Freight, and Northern Tool. Go to car show/swap meets. Those cheap Made in China ones work pretty good. Maybe you can sell it on Craigs List after you finish with it. The leveler jobby is a must have.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: california
i bought one too, just didn't make sense to rent. i fold up the legs and store it in the shed when not in use. once you have one you will find other uses for it. i have a big roll around workbench with removable top and am doing a body-off C2 resto, i took the top off my workbench and lifted the bare frame up and set it on the workbench to do the plumbing and front/rear suspension. IT WAS GREAT doing all that stuff at workbench hight.
