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Jun 24, 2006 | 06:39 PM

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From: TX Hill Country

Engine Hoist Type?

I have 73 coupe. What type of engine hoist do most use to pull the engine or engine/tranny: portable or overhead?

Jun 25, 2006 | 01:37 AM

Steve COSD

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The shark body stlye has a long front end. Make sure the type you use will accomadate this issue.
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Jun 25, 2006 | 08:24 AM

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From: glace bay nova scotia

if you use the "boom" type, you will need to remove the front tire in order to swing it around,it will not reach in straight from the front.

Jun 25, 2006 | 09:56 AM

blctalon

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Use an engine leveler as well if you plan on pulling the engine and transmission at the same time.

Jun 25, 2006 | 10:17 AM

oregonsharkman

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From: Keizer Oregon

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast idle

if you use the "boom" type, you will need to remove the front tire in order to swing it around,it will not reach in straight from the front.

I found with my boom lift if I jack up the car right behind the front wheels I can fit the lift where I need it.

Jun 25, 2006 | 12:16 PM

JoeRags

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Jun 25, 2006 | 12:59 PM

Jack71

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Originally Posted by JoeRags

Does this model fold up for storage?

I'm so jealous of heavy equipment owners.

Jun 25, 2006 | 01:40 PM

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Really, tell me thats not cool to just have laying around.

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Jun 25, 2006 | 06:05 PM

JoeRags

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack71

Does this model fold up for storage?

I'm so jealous of heavy equipment owners.

folds right up in the corner.

seriously though.. we moved a bunch of years ago to a much smaller house. Since me and my siblings had all moved out to college, there was no room in the garage for my baby. Instead of renting a place, we built two block walls and cornered out a section of our warehouse for the vette (family owns a factory). It is very nice to have access to pretty much anything I need. Full machine shop with bridgport, lathe, welders, plasma, nut/bolt assortments, trucks, etc... and yes, multiple forklifts.

I put that engine in by myself in no time!!!

Jun 25, 2006 | 07:28 PM

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clive

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I used a come a long attached to the rafters to take the engine out and body off.

Jun 25, 2006 | 07:30 PM

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JoeRags

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Originally Posted by clive

I used a come a long attached to the rafters to take the engine out and body off.

I hope you braced across more than one rafter (or ceiling joist, whatever you used).....

Jun 25, 2006 | 07:33 PM

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Jun 26, 2006 | 02:51 PM

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clive

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeRags

I hope you braced across more than one rafter (or ceiling joist, whatever you used).....

Oh Yeah, I used a 10' X 1 1/2 steel pipe going across 8 trusses on 16 centers. Blocked it at the strongest points. More than enough for the 1000 lbs needed.

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