Here is my 2 cents worth. The engine leveler is really a necessity
but the crane isn't, although it would be nice. I have a 2x8 with a 2"
hole at the top nailed to one side of my garage with the bottom resting on
the floor to take the engine weight. About 7 feet away I have another 2X8
a little longer with the same hole in it. The top is nailed to the rafter
and
there are 2 braces going to the wall in the front of the garage to keep
things straight. I mount a 1 1/2 inch pipe in the two inch holes and hook
a come along to the pipe. I have used the same set up by nailing the 2X8's
to each side of the door opening on a single car garage. Since the 2X8's
rest on the floor there is no chance of pulling the rafters down. The
worst that would happen would be a bent pipe.
...Art
On Mon, 10 Aug 1998, Derek Harling wrote:
>
> For year I just used an "over the car" gantry made with 2x4s and 4x4s,
> braced with slotted angle, 4 casters, and either a fence puller [come-
> along] or high geared boat-trailer winch. I've now got a regular
> [folding] hydraulic engine crane which is nicer to use but takes up a
> lot of space when not in use. So I made myself another 2x4, 4x4 gantry!!
> Beauty is it "stores" astride the car, you can easily move it back and
> forwards as necessary, and it will easily lift the car front or rear to
> place on axle stands. Sounds crude but don't ignore it. Only takes a
> weekend to make even at my speed.
> Derek
>
>
> Peter Schauss x 2014 wrote:
> >
> > I am going to be needing an engine crane to remove the engine
> > from my Healey. My questions:
> >
> > 1. Should I buy or rent?
> >
> > 2. If buying, are there any recommendations on brands/models/features it
> > should have?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Peter Schauss, Long Island, NY
> > ps4330@okc01.jccbi.gov
> > schauss@worldnet.att.net
> > 1963 BJ7
> > 1980 MGB
>
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