Good or Bad Idea Hoist

[lnfletcher]

I bought the following for $149 on sale and it folds up to almost nothing. If your like me, you'll be pulling the engine again in the future for upgrades, changes.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=46766

[FUNFER2]

Jerry is correct. With my cherry picker, I have to come in from the side, the nose of the cobra is too long so, I built a "A" frame (something like the ends on a swing set) and added Dolly wheels. Works great and can be torn down for storing.

[PSB]

I wouldn't lift the engine by the ceiling, but the body isn't a problem.

I used a chain hoist connected to a screw-in hook in the ceiling of my garage to raise the body.

Pete

[Duffinatur]

Priobe,
I just lifted my Shell Valley body this evening. I threw a 12ft 4X4 across the joists to spread the weight, bolted in 1/2" eyebolts and used the opposite on the body. Then I used a boat winch each for the front and back, mounted to my workbench. I was a little nervous as it went up the first time, but it seems perfectly solid and I added an extra safety chain to relieve the pressure on the winches over the winter. Hope this helps.
Duff