Suspending a hoist

[Peter Schauss <schauss@worldnet.att.net>]

I am thinking about using a 1 ton chain hoist to pull the engine on
my Healey (about 600 # without the gearbox ).  If I run an eye bolt
through the ceiling and spread the weight over several joists, will they 
hold the weight safely?  If so, how many joists and what size eye bolt?

I have a two car garage (about 22' x 22').

Thanks,
Peter Schauss, Long Island, NY
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB