RE: engine hoist capacity

["Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>]

Did that exact thing when installing engine and od trans in an MGB last
weekend.
Shouldn't be a problem.

Safety Fast!
Gordie Bird
'62 MGA
'67 MGBGT

>
> The only way I can get my engine hoist to reach far
> enough over the engine is to extend the boom to its
> limit. The rated capacity for the extension is marked
> as 1/2 ton.
>
> Is this enough to cope with lifting the engine and
> transmission out as a unit?
>
> Thanks very much,
>   James
> 74 MGB