Don't use an eyebolt. Put a 2x6 across several joists. Put a length of
chain around the 2x6. Attach your hoist to this loop of chain.
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Schauss <schauss@worldnet.att.net>
To: shop-talk@autox.team.net <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, October 03, 1998 2:18 PM
Subject: Suspending a hoist
>
>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
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