Homemade engine hoist
 

Hey

For those who don’t have an engine hoist, here is how I managed to pull the engine out…

2 wooden studs strapped together on their side for more rigidity
2 scaffold sets
1 puller
1 sling
1 chain
2 17 mm bolts
1 redneck

That is it.

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Re: Homemade engine hoist
 

Uh wow. Thats something.

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that is the ----- way... i lifted my engine out with my two hands, and put it in with my two hands. the toughest part was picking it up off the floor after i put it down inbetween engine bays.

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This is probably because you've been welding for so long, your exposition to metal fumes made you a super human, half man, half robot.

If ever I meet you in person, don't be offended if I don't shake your hand, as I don't want my arm to be teared off. ;)

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with my EGs I just jack the car up high and drop the motor and trans. down with jack(s) and pull them out from underneath the car. Reverse the operation to install.
"Hoists!!!...........We don't need no stinkin' hoists" :8

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i have 2 hoists =P
but i used to jack up the car high and drop the engine through the bottom. lol

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I bought one for 100 dollars at harbor freight and have owned it for like 8 years now. What a horrible investment

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mine is diesel powered.

It works alright; just bleeds down if you cut it off.

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Me and my homie pulled his single cam with a 2x4 and a rear seatbelt from a 240sx.

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My dad did something like this before (a lot more ghetto) but it was for a V8...