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Old 05-25-2009, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by FUNFER2 View Post
... if I sandwiched two 2x10's on my garage rafters, and attached the hoist to them, don't you think they would hold that much weight ?
Here's some tables that show load weight based on size/span. http://www.raisedfloorliving.com/spantables-1.shtml But in a word, don't do it. Buy an engine stand and rent a lift (because you will not use the lift for more than a couple of hours at a time, but your engine might sit outside of your car for a good period). Being able to position your lift while you're lifting is a big deal.
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