Engine Hoist = Which one?
Pro
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From: North Alabama
To do what? pull an engine from a corvette? Yes, 2K will do for engine with tranny attached.
One thing to note though is that I like to have a hoist with a 5 foot boom so you can go from the front. If it is a 4' boom then you will most likely go from the side, which you can do, but you will want swiveling roller casters at all 4 corners of the hoist.
One thing to note though is that I like to have a hoist with a 5 foot boom so you can go from the front. If it is a 4' boom then you will most likely go from the side, which you can do, but you will want swiveling roller casters at all 4 corners of the hoist.
Le Mans Master
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From: B'Ville NY
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St. Jude Donor '05
I also decided against the fold up style because it didn't offer the leg extensions like the other style. I like to have as much stablility as possible when installing/ removing something as heavy as an engine/ transmission combo 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jupiter The Hurricane State
That is what I was wondering about. The hoist that extend out (5') lose capacity as well. It has been 20 years since I have "yanked" an engine and tranny, was looking for some refreshers.
Thanks as always.....
I think I have the wife talked into a fresh crate engine
Thanks as always.....
I think I have the wife talked into a fresh crate engine
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
Originally Posted by SmokedTires
I also decided against the fold up style because it didn't offer the leg extensions like the other style. I like to have as much stablility as possible when installing/ removing something as heavy as an engine/ transmission combo
I bought the fold up style and to get under my 79 I have to remove the front, driver side wheel. Even at that, I'm just on the safe side of being fully extended.
