Erik Quackenbush wrote:
>
> OK, I've unhooked everything so now it's time to pull the engine. I don't
> have an engine hoist at present. Any advice here? Should I buy one ($180 at
> the local warehouse club), rent one ($40 per day), buy a 1 ton ratchet
> winch ($40) and use that? Just pull real hard? ;{)
>
> -Erik
>
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> Erik Quackenbush N3ZVC, IC Engineering Manager, Scala R & D
> 1-610-363-3343 mailto:erik.quackenbush@scala.com http://www.scala.com
Eric,
Based on the weight of the GT6 engine in my shop, I'd say anything short
of a houst is foolhardy.
If you plan to do this on a regular basis, buy one. Otherwise beg,
borrow or steal one. But don't try to pull the engine without one.
Joe Curry '63 Spit
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