ok thanks for the ideas guys, i think im going to buy a used one locally
here. As for the lifting the car thing... you have to drop it ouf the
bottom ? can't get it out the top ?
On 7/30/06, Bob <bob@hotpursuit.net> wrote:
>
> I used the larger of the two harbor freight lift carts:
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=41145
> It handles the weight very well. On sale, they're about $199 IIRC
>
> The trick is then getting the car high enough to drop it out the
> bottom. I borrowed one of these:
> http://www.mohawklifts.com/consumer/hr6.php
> http://www.mohawklifts.com/consumer/specs/hr6specs.php
> It lifts to 48" which was plenty, even with the height of the
> cart. Certainly some other jacking techniques could be used.
>
> It looks like HF makes one, but I don't think I would trust it:
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=46604
> It only lifts 36"
>
> I used to have a cheapo 1,000 lb Post Tool engine stand. While I was
> building a small block Ford in '99, the a caster wheel (iron)
> suddenly broke and caused enough weight shift that the shortblock fell
> over and was unstoppable. A corner of the block ripped a
> gash nearly all the way across my palm as I tried to stop the calamity. I
> then went to a couple of engine builder shops and the
> stand of choice was Stroppini. So I bought one. There's a huge
> difference in stability and apparent strength. Here's a listing
> for them:
>
> 2546 Mercantile Dr Ste A
> Rancho Cordova, CA , 95742-8203
> Address Map
> Phone: 916-635-8181
> FAX: 916-635-8183
> Business Activity: Manufacturer
> Products Description: Manufactures medical products; auto parts; precision
> machine shop; welding
>
> As for the engine hoist, the Craftsman hoists from Sears may very well be
> the same manufacturer as the HF units. A close look at
> both should let you know if the Sears premium is worth the money.
>
> -- Bob
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Joe Masters
> > Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 1:35 PM
> > To: shotimes
> > Subject: [Shotimes] engine lift suggestions?
> >
> > Welp i'm going to be ordering one of the 3.2 rebuilt engines
> > for $1200 from
> > NEsho to put into my MTX soon and I was curious about buying
> > an engine lift
> > to pull my engine out. I looked at sears but the craftsman
> > one that would
> > work is 500$ so i was curious if anybody has any cheaper
> > suggestions or
> > places i might want to check out.
> >
> > thanks ahead of time.
> >
> > Joe
> > 93 mtx 103k black/grey
> > baton rouge, LA
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