Engine hoists
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Fleet Mechanic
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Engine hoists
I am wondering if there is a preferred or better style of engine hoist that accommodates a 6.0 size engine?
i am looking on Craigslist and Facebook. See some pretty lightweight models. There are 2 ton versions from Harbor Freight as well.
I am opinion to suggestions.
i am looking on Craigslist and Facebook. See some pretty lightweight models. There are 2 ton versions from Harbor Freight as well.
I am opinion to suggestions.
Hotshot
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The HF 2ton has worked well for me. I added a HF small 12v winch so I could work by myself and raise and lower the engine. The engine comes in at 900+ lbs, the 2T easily handles it.
I used to have two at work, both were nice and both way more money then the HF.
I used to have two at work, both were nice and both way more money then the HF.
Cargo Master
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The 6.0 is not a lightweight, I would recommend a robust version. In my experience, the manufacturer's specifications are very "optimistic", choose a number bigger if in doubt.
I have restored my old jack, thanks to Jack who came up with the idea.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#&gid=1&pid=1
I have restored my old jack, thanks to Jack who came up with the idea.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#&gid=1&pid=1
Postmaster
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When I had my 6.0 swinging from my HF 2 ton I was physically having to jerk on the hoist to get the steel wheels over some rough areas on my shop floor and the engine was swinging. They are solid.
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I found I needed to do a little modifying to the HF 2 ton engine hoist. QC is just cr*p with the Chinese, but overall it got the job done.
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