Engine Stand / Hoist
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Racer
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Engine Stand / Hoist
Folks,
Got a sort of different question for y'all. I am getting my original SB and I want to strip it and rebuild it over an indefinite period of time (see signature for current setup). I will need to be able to store the motor in my garage and also get it out of the back of my truck.
Hence, the question on a recommended engine stand and hoist. I am by no means a seasoned mechanic so buying the best equipment in the world would be a waste. On the other hand, I would like it to be safe and functional.
So there it is. What do you guys think? :D
Tim M.
Got a sort of different question for y'all. I am getting my original SB and I want to strip it and rebuild it over an indefinite period of time (see signature for current setup). I will need to be able to store the motor in my garage and also get it out of the back of my truck.
Hence, the question on a recommended engine stand and hoist. I am by no means a seasoned mechanic so buying the best equipment in the world would be a waste. On the other hand, I would like it to be safe and functional.
So there it is. What do you guys think? :D
Tim M.
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (still-learning)
I got very lucky some years ago when a rental place was bought out/taken over...the new owners sold me a HUGE hoist with easy take down capabilities, and a storage cart....150 bux....steal.....I just use a car show discount-no account engine stand with new large wheel welded in front tip arm....
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (still-learning)
Rent the hoist for the job. There is no need to purchase your own hoist unless you plan on doing alot of engine removals. I bought my engine stand from Habor Frieght, and they normally have goods specials. I think any stand from the local autoparts store would work though. For a small block I would get a 750 lbs stand, now if you have the extra cash and ever plan on doing a big block get a 1000 lbs.
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (still-learning)
Harbor Freight has cheap hoists and engine stands. Also there is a place called Homeir or Homier that has traveling tool sales. A buddy of mine bought an engine stand for $39.00 and an engine crane hoist for $99 from them. I have no idea if they are worth a darn or not, I've bought a few cheap tools from them and they have held up okay. Most of the stuff is made in China of the cheapest quality steel, I'm not sure I'd trust them too much.
Both Homeir and Harbor Freight have websites.
Both Homeir and Harbor Freight have websites.
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (still-learning)
Try local swap meets. I found an excellant USA hoist with a 5' boom for $230. It is much better then the imported stuff and I can pull the engine/tranny together out the front. I have an old 3 roller stand which can be dangerous, I would get a good 4 roller stand with the rotating handle in the back. Some of the imported stands aren't too bad in this case. One thing you'll need is an engine tilter makes it a lot easier to do. If you only going to use it once, then rent it. I have used it to pick the differential from the floor to bench, move the things, for me it was worth it.
Gary
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Racer
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From: Centreville, VA USA
Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (One GM A Tech)
TBH, at this point I am just looking for a way to store my old motor. It is 'supposedly' the numbers matching motor. We replaced it w/ a crate when I was told that the bottom half was rocked. I would like to rebuild it over time. For this reason I will probably go w/ the nicer stand and rent a hoist.
Is it possible to just heman the motor onto the stand w/ a couple of big guys?
Tim M.
Is it possible to just heman the motor onto the stand w/ a couple of big guys?
Tim M.
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (still-learning)
He-man ing an engine block alone from say a car trunk to a dolly will guarantee you the same sort of back aches I have....in later life...it's not funny dude...
I think any hook rental, depend on your circumstances will quickly eat up more money than just buying one....about 4 years ago I bought that hook here in Florida, having moved from my friend's place up north, couldn't use his....
well even over the last 4 years here in Florida, it's been used on about ten engine jobs for various vechicles....
when you buy one...make damn sure the steel is about 1/4 inch thick in the construction...that the legs are 6' long, the vertical is 5' high, and the throat of the boom from pivot to hook is about 5.5 feet....
now this might sound like a LOT, but I can assure you anything significantly smaller will just 'kill' you...work you to death or worse....
even with 1/4 inch steel construction you wold be amazed at the amount of flex in the unit....just amazed...and I thought my dick was ridgid.......;-)))
:eek: :eek: :D :D :cool: :cheers:
I think any hook rental, depend on your circumstances will quickly eat up more money than just buying one....about 4 years ago I bought that hook here in Florida, having moved from my friend's place up north, couldn't use his....
well even over the last 4 years here in Florida, it's been used on about ten engine jobs for various vechicles....
when you buy one...make damn sure the steel is about 1/4 inch thick in the construction...that the legs are 6' long, the vertical is 5' high, and the throat of the boom from pivot to hook is about 5.5 feet....
now this might sound like a LOT, but I can assure you anything significantly smaller will just 'kill' you...work you to death or worse....
even with 1/4 inch steel construction you wold be amazed at the amount of flex in the unit....just amazed...and I thought my dick was ridgid.......;-)))
:eek: :eek: :D :D :cool: :cheers:
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Racer
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (mrvette)
Good advice... Let me work on the stand and then the hoist. Worst case I will rent one best case I will find one... Has anyone ordered anything through harbor freight on-line?
Tim M. :cheers:
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Tim M. :cheers:
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (still-learning)
I bought my engine stand at Advance Auto Parts here where I live and it was $34 plus tax. Beats the heck out of $39 plus shipping. It is rated to hold 750LBs. Has four wheels. So far so good. Plus when I get through with it I will put it in the yard sale and try to get some of my money back from the purchase. If I wind up selling it for $20, I have made some of my money back. As stated above though, don`t buy the engine hoist unless you have a lot of unused garage space.
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Re: Engine Stand / Hoist (still-learning)
Make sure the stand you purchase has full 360 degree rotation. I bought one from Advanced Auto Parts, and it does not allow for full rotation. The bolts don't clear. It's crazy and it sucks. A total PIA to rotate.
