Good decision, safety first! I wouldn't trust apartment complex
construction. I grew up in a 19th century victorian house, the ceiling
beams were massive (extremely thick and long). As home-building progressed
into the 20th century, beams got thinner and thinner. My current home is 50
years old and the beams are much thicker than what goes into new
construction.
By the way, Stephan's recommendation of a foldable-takeapartable kind
sounds like the best choice of hydraulic hoists, I'll probably look for one
myself. And get an engine leveler.
An upright engine stand on wheels is a must, if you're tearing down the engine
and rebuilding it. If all you're doing is replacing a clutch, the stand is
useless. Better to have a dolly to lower the engine onto it, so you can access
the flywheel area. (Get a stand and a dolly.) Most engine stands mount at the
rear of the engine where the tranny bellhousing bolts up, so you wouldn't be
able to access the flywheel area (and the clutch has to come off anyway to mount
the engine). Maybe the experts on the list can recommend a workbench mounted
stand that has access at the back of the engine? Anyhow, the portable engine
stands on wheels is what I have, and it's great for rotating the engine upside
down to access the crank area, etc.
Fred - So.SF
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Subject: Re: Engine Hoist
Author: "Annette" <squishfish@home.com>
Date: 3/29/2001 8:47 AM
Unfortunately I do NOT trust the beams overhead in my garage to hold much
weight. We live in an apartment complex and I am not overly impressed with
the construction quality thus far.
I don't know that renting a hoist is really an option for me, or at least
not a viable one. My other car is a Miata, not really good for towing
anything back from the rental shop, which means that everytime I needed to
pick up or return the equipment I would have the added cost of a rental
truck or delivery.
I think I will purchase a hoist, there is a Harbor Freight near me. I can
use it for the year or so I expect to need it and then if I decide not to
start another project (I'm planning to move to Spain in two years so might
not have enough time for another project) I can always sell it.
So just to be clear, in addition to the hoist I also need an engine stand
and an engine level, is that correct?
thanks!
Annette
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