James:
This is a common problem as the MGB engine sits further back than a typical
American one. Luckily it is much, much lighter, so you have some leeway to
make some modifications to your hoist.
I made an extension boom which fits inside the original hoist tube. I used
thick wall rectangular tube and added about 16" to the length of the original
arm. The engine and gearbox combination weigh a whole lot less than 1/2 ton
(1,000.00 lbs) so I'm comfy with the extension, but YMMV. The boom allows the
hoist to easily reach the center of balance of the MGB engine and transmission
assembly in a Rubber bumper B. The first time I used the extension I paid very
close attention looking for any kind of deflection, but saw no problem with
overloading.
Safety First, Make sure you pay attention and work safely.
Kelvin.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of James Harwood
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 12:59 PM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: engine hoist capacity
The only way I can get my engine hoist to reach far
enough over the engine is to extend the boom to its
limit. The rated capacity for the extension is marked
as 1/2 ton.
Is this enough to cope with lifting the engine and
transmission out as a unit?
Thanks very much,
James
74 MGB
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