Engine Hoist, Harbor Freight?
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Le Mans Master
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Engine Hoist, Harbor Freight?
Hey all, I'm going to buy an engine hoist soon as I have a few things I want to change before I screw everything back together. So has anyone bought one of these from Harbor Freight and are you happy with it? Is there someplace else I should consider? I assume the 1 ton will be enough for my sbc? TIA 
Melting Slicks
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I bought mine from Northern. I'll try to find the url when i get home. Its a 2 ton folding with free balancer that was on sale for $199. We have Northern and HF stores here in town.
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Originally Posted by SmokedTires
Hey all, I'm going to buy an engine hoist soon as I have a few things I want to change before I screw everything back together. So has anyone bought one of these from Harbor Freight and are you happy with it? Is there someplace else I should consider? I assume the 1 ton will be enough for my sbc? TIA
Go for it. I think I paid $170 for it a couple years ago....
Bob
Last edited by Bob Turner; Feb 15, 2005 at 05:32 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I have one but haven't got to use it. With these engine jack, are they long enough to pull the engine from the front? Most cars would not be a problem but the C3 has the engine sitting back further from the front bumper
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Got mine from HF. Good unit. I went with the regular model vs the foldable. The regular one has a longer boom arm to get in to the motor since the nose of a vet comes out so stinkin far. You need enough distance at the 1 ton set point of the boom to get to the center of the motor when you pull it.
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Bought mine at Homier when they were in town for $129 and it works great!! Had engine with attached tranny tangling for 2 days without an issue...
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unless you are going to use one all the time, why not rent one? I had this option, but a friend let me borrow one for free. i didn't plan on pulling engine/trannys very often so i didn't buy one. definitely get the longest boom you can find.
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Gary, when I borrowed one last spring I didn't think I'd be pulling the motor again already so borrowing was fine. I realize this is one of those tools I won't use often, but I hate asking to borrow things and I like having things available if I need it. With my luck, borrowed things sometimes break and I end up buying one anyhow but for someone else 
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It looks like Harbor Freight may soon get my purchase since they have a store nearby.
Steves 77, that's a great point. I will certainly check into the lengths between the foldable and non so I can get the longer of the 2.
Thanks everyone
PS. Is this a general or a technical section question
.It looks like Harbor Freight may soon get my purchase since they have a store nearby.
Steves 77, that's a great point. I will certainly check into the lengths between the foldable and non so I can get the longer of the 2.
Thanks everyone
PS. Is this a general or a technical section question
Drifting
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Can't speak for your area but here in NJ the local Pep Boys has had one advertised for months in their weekly sunday flyer for $109 plus a $10 rebate. It can't be the best for that price, but certainly worth checking out if your intent is to only use it a couple times.
I rented one a couple years back and paid 2/3 of this price for a rental. If I needed one again, I'd certainly check out the $100 special first.
FWIW. Good Luck!
I rented one a couple years back and paid 2/3 of this price for a rental. If I needed one again, I'd certainly check out the $100 special first.
FWIW. Good Luck!
Racer
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I have seen the Harbor freight ones and would go with the 2 ton and the have a sale where they throw in the engine titler with the 2 ton so it actually costs about the same as the 1 ton plus the tilter. I have a non foldable 2 ton unit unk brand I bought used for $50. works great. When I got it I though, gee I can always borrow one, but since I have it I have used it many times and not always to pull an engine. Did you ever try to pick up a chevy eng and trans that you son knocked off the dolly?
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by SmokedTires
We on't have checkers, but we have an Autozone & Pepboys locally that I'll also check out. Otherwise it'll be HF
mine is from pep boys and was either 109 or 119 last november...
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I got one at harbor frieght also. I did not get the 'collapsable' model because it still takes up a lot of floor space. The 'non-collapsable' model comes apart with 3 bolts and stores tightly against a wall.
The pumps are known to blow seals with little use - but I skipped the extended warranty. If the pump blows, I would rather go pay for a better pump than replace it with the same piece of junk.
Chris
The pumps are known to blow seals with little use - but I skipped the extended warranty. If the pump blows, I would rather go pay for a better pump than replace it with the same piece of junk.
Chris
