I briefly thought about digging my hoist out and measuring - I can
probably do that Sunday if you still need a measurement. But, I can
tell you that you'll need the hook near the rear of the head for
portions of the lift. You'll need a device to move the pivot point
(forget what they are called) to be able to change the center of
gravity and pivot the engine / tranny assembly under the hook.
My hoist is an el-cheapo 2 ton unit, and I have to use full boom
extension and that seems like it's barely long enough but there is at
least an inch or three between hoist and front valance - and my race
car doesn't have a front bumper.
There are some shots of the removal process here
http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/2008-9_Rebuild.htm
I don't have a good shot showing the actual clearance between the
hoist and the front of the car though (angle is wrong)
Tony Drews
At 11:06 AM 8/9/2013, Allen Hess wrote:
>I am getting ready to pull the engine and trans/OD from my TR4. I may
>be able to borrow a crane/hoist from a garage, but I have been looking
>at the Harbor Freight 1 ton which I can get for $99 with a coupon!
>However, (you saw this coming) the maximum extension of the boom is
>claimed to be 50" but that is the total boom length. The actual
>distance from the fulcrum to the hook is about 38" and that is 500
>lbs. From the center of the valve cover to the front bumper is 36".
>The engine is stripped except for the head and that could come off
>too. So the ability of this lift to do the job seems iffy.
>
>Does anyone have experience with the HF 1 ton crane
>
>http://www.harborfreight.com/shop-crane-1-ton-capacity-foldable-69512.html
>
>Thanks,
>Allen
>
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