I'm surprised the board snapped. A good quality 2X4, turned the
"4" way should be more than sufficient to hold the weight of the
spit motor (although it does sag most alarmingly if turned the "2"
way). If doubtful, use a 2x6 or nail two 2x4s together, but I
would consider that overkill and just some additional weight to
hoist.
If I sound defensive, it's because it's MY webpage that Jeff
is referring to B-)
Greg Rowe
>From: "Nolan Penney" <npenney@mde.state.md.us>
>>
>Fwiw, I've pulled Spitfire engines with no equipment other then a board and
>another person. I wouldn't recommend that method again. With the board on
>our shoulders across the Spitfire, the engine magically gained a lot of
>weight. Then the board snapped, dropping the engine down onto the
>Spitfire.
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