Engine Hoist? Plan 'A' failed, what's Plan 'B'?
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Engine Hoist? Plan 'A' failed, what's Plan 'B'?
So apparently in Rapid, City, SD rental companies don't carry engine hoists. This is just real great. Short of maybe purchasing one off Cragslist, how do I get the thing out now?
Everything thing is disassembled (cab, box, fenders, etc...). Just need to lift it up, turn it around, and bolt it to the stand. Any suggestions from those of you who have not used an engine hoist? Thought about hanging it from the ceiling between my floor trusses but not sure what that would do to the addition we live in above the garage (crack any drywall or damage anything)?
Everything thing is disassembled (cab, box, fenders, etc...). Just need to lift it up, turn it around, and bolt it to the stand. Any suggestions from those of you who have not used an engine hoist? Thought about hanging it from the ceiling between my floor trusses but not sure what that would do to the addition we live in above the garage (crack any drywall or damage anything)?
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......annnnnd, nothing on Craigslist for this area. I have a ratcheting come-a-long but have no idea what it is rated to lift.....and I doubt I would be able to ratchet an engine straight up in the air.
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I wouldn't use your ceiling for this, use a tree if you can, worst come to worst it you can weld make a hoist thing with a pulley up top and use a chain/rope/strap and a truck. It's an idea; I have my dads friend use his cover work truck with a 10ton crane
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Thanks Redroad, I saw that chain lift on my other post earlier in the month. I am not crazy about hanging it from the ceiling. The engine is a 400ci. IT probably weight 600lbs????
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Way back when I had a tri-pod made from three 1 1\4 steel pipes. It worked well till it was borrowed and not returned.
Another idea would be to drive around keeping an eye out; older repair shops might have one out back they don't use any more and would lend it to you for a small charge. Deposit now beer later....
While you wouldn't make any friends at Harbor Freight you could buy one and then return it.
Run an ad in the "wanted" area of Craigslist is another idea....
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Another idea would be to drive around keeping an eye out; older repair shops might have one out back they don't use any more and would lend it to you for a small charge. Deposit now beer later....
While you wouldn't make any friends at Harbor Freight you could buy one and then return it.
Run an ad in the "wanted" area of Craigslist is another idea....
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If your going to rebuild the motor and are worried about weight you can take the heads and intake off and even drop the crank if you got clearance.. Just strip it the best you can in the truck taking lots of pics as you go .. then pull it and by the time you get it ready you'll have gotten your hoist or at least borrowed one
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I think in your situation a mobile cherry picker hoist will be the safest for you. Put a add in the wanted section of your local Craigs List that you would like to rent or buy one. If you buy it you can put it up for sale after you are done if you are short of room for storing it. Don't lift from the rafters , being a building contractor i can tell you right now that will crack the ceiling and maybe even the rafter or joist it hangs from.
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I think in your situation a mobile cherry picker hoist will be the safest for you. Put a add in the wanted section of your local Craigs List that you would like to rent or buy one. If you buy it you can put it up for sale after you are done if you are short of room for storing it. Don't lift from the rafters , being a building contractor i can tell you right now that will crack the ceiling and maybe even the rafter or joist it hangs from.
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if the rafters are open lay a 8' 4x4 across 4rafters hanging your come along from the center .. I'm sure jim would agree this would hold 275 lbs. which would be what you have with a stripped down block .. Call up Ellsworth Air Force base there in S.D. and have them send you down some help
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My ceiling is composed of 2x4 floor trusses 21" tall, 19" o.c. The ceiling is sheeted with 7/16" osb which would have to come off, not a huge deal. I thought the block would weigh more that 275lbs. with heads, intake, and crank shaft removed??
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scaffolding
I purchased a chain hoist for 20$ of craigs list (old made in the states) put up some scaffold and borrowed a steel channel from a friend,just an idea,,,a good tree,ask somebody you know might have an engine hoist
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I installed a 6x6 pressure treated beam that spans five rafters in my shop and installed one of these.
Electric Hoist - 880 Lb. Capacity Electric Hoist
As a bonus I also hang deer on it.
Electric Hoist - 880 Lb. Capacity Electric Hoist
As a bonus I also hang deer on it.
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@lafermedavid I was looking for that pic earlier for here .. That's the best Git-err-done pic I have seen in some time 
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trusses
you know how it is you do what you have to do when your one person,dealing with the trusses you might want to span a header and legs under the truses for support and lift away with surety