Oh, I forgot to mention that I have the new folding Portable Hoist. I paid
$200.00 for it. Thought about renting, but then I would be rushed in the
Job. Now I would not be without it. I do not have a garage, so I must fold
it and move it into a enclosed back porch that I must lift over a 4" step,
through a 3' door. No problem. It sits out of the way in a corner not
taking any real space. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: Roadster list <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>; Annette
<squishfish@home.com>
Date: Thursday, March 29, 2001 10:31 AM
Subject: Re[2]: Engine Hoist
>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
>
>_______________________ Reply Separator _________________________
>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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