I went a different route. I got rid of my bulky crane/hoist and bought a
harbor freight 800 lb electric hoist/wench for $69 (on sale). I am lucky
enough to have a twelve inch exposed beam in my garage for mounting. I
haven't pulled a TR engine, but it has worked great on Ford V8's.
http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/TR3Paul/media/HoistInstalledCloseup_zps369922c3.jpg.html
http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/TR3Paul/media/HoistInstalled4_zps0fdbe18d.jpg.html
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen Hess" <allenhess@mgcarclub.com>
To: ""triumphs list"" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 9:06 AM
Subject: [TR] TR4 engine hoist
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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