umm.. of course it will also allow the uncontrollable tilting in either
direction if something goes wrong. I bought one of the cheapo screw
type levelers from HF some years ago and it works like a charm for
removing really difficult cases such as the SAAB Sonett engine/tranny.
Lester
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On Apr 4, 2004, at 3:55 PM, David Lieb wrote:
>> I don't understand. Are you changing the angle by changing the balance
> point
>> by shortening one end of the strap, or are you tilting the engine
>> adding
>> your muscle power to lift one end of the load while pulling the hoist
>> out
>> from under the car?
>
> Jim,
> Since the strap is essentially a figure-8 with the crane hook in the
> center
> with both ends attached to it as well as the middle of the strap
> passing
> through it, whenever I want to adjust the angle I lift the front of the
> engine or the back of the trans and the middle of the strap slides
> neatly
> through the hook with just enough resistance to stay put when I let
> go.
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