Another tip, jack the rear-end up, it will help a bit in the front end
clearance but also make it a bit easier to slide the whole unit out.
Also, once it's clear of the car,drop the engine as low as possible before
moving the dolly, you'll lower the center of gravity making less likely to
tip.
Jeff
'70B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gordie's Garage" <mg_garage@comcast.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 3:43 PM
Subject: RE: engine hoist capacity
> 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
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