engine removal hoist- lift recommendation

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07-08-2008, 12:29 PM

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I bought a Gantry crane with a 12 foot high clearance, and a 3 ton chain hoist. just did a motor replacement over the weekend..

07-08-2008, 12:37 PM

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Mounted engine hoist in the bed of my F250 then used 5000 lb tie downs. Did the job with plenty of clearance.

Frikken redneck

Looks like you were working real hard in pic #3, having a cig. break, but wheres the bud Light

ya didnt scratch the paint did ya??

Just joking with ya buddy, we will be testing Jays on Saturday, and maybe running the pantera to Lake Boca on Sunday if your ready.

07-08-2008, 12:46 PM

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I may be ready by sunday. Got 3/4 wiring done. Got plumbing and fuel to do. Going to try and make it!!!!! Have a good time in Sarasota?
No scratches on the paint!!!!

07-08-2008, 01:05 PM

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I've only done it once and we used my fork lift at the office.

I borrowed some long forks from the local fork lift dealer, and we just barely cleared!

Hey Doc...is this a pic of your new Briggs & Stratten motors??

07-08-2008, 01:08 PM

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Are you talking to me? If you are thats a 622 ci chevy......

07-08-2008, 02:10 PM

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Ditto. Except I attached horizontal 2x4's on either side of each of four adjacent roof truss 2x4's near the roof peak and layed the 4x4 on top of those eight 2x4's. Lifted and reinstalled a fully dressed 496HO with plenty of clearance (~1200 pounds) and not even a creak from the roof etc. No ceiling drywall on mine.

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I used a 4x4 over the trusses in my garage, wrapped a chain around it and put a 1" hole through the sheet rock. I then went to harbor freight and bought a 2 ton chain hoist. It works like a charm. The trusses in the ceiling handle the weight with out any trouble what so ever. And when im done, i leave just that little bit of chain there for the next project.

07-08-2008, 02:17 PM

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I may be ready by sunday. Got 3/4 wiring done. Got plumbing and fuel to do. Going to try and make it!!!!! Have a good time in Sarasota?
No scratches on the paint!!!!

Cool,

I'll call ya on Saturday.

Rick

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Minimum Wood Dimensions?

What is the minimum dimension for the piece of lumber you would use for the horizontal 10' cross member - 4X6? How about the verticals? Thanks.

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04-29-2009, 12:33 PM

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I cut access holes in my hull. I just jack the whole boat up & the engines are right there in a cradle. When I'm ready to go back together, 5200 the hell out of the joints & lock-tight the nuts on the carriage bolts.

Well, maybe not.