I also have a chain fall and it's great because it's small and cheap
compared to a hoist. How often do you pull engines? I don't make a habit of
it but the chain fall is perfect when I want to lift something heavy. I also
have an engine tilter which is also great as you don't have to drop the
engine to change the angle of the drivetrain when removing/installing.
My 2 cents,
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: "'Annette'" <squishfish@home.com>; "Ryan; Richard" <RRyan@frk.com>
Cc: "Roadsters (E-mail)" <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: Engine Hoist
> I want to hear more about this issue. What is everyone else using, and
what
> are the benefits/negatives of their hoists?
>
> I have a chain hoist that hooks to my ceiling. Very heavy-duty, and the
> ceiling timbers are strong enough to handle the load. I used to pull big
> V-8's with it so it easily handles our 4-bangers. It's not a rachet-type
> like come-a-longs so the engine won't fall.
>
> Good things: stores in a small box (I don't have much space). Easy to hook
> up, and to move out of the way. Lift distance is pretty high from floor.
> Easy access all around engine. I bought it 30 years ago for $50.
>
> Bad things: Lifting is done by pulling a chain (muscle power) that
> translates into small vertical increments. Makes a hell of a noise from
the
> rattling chains (scares the shit out of my wife when I do it late at
> night). The hoist is in a fixed position so I have to push the car into
and
> out of position.
>
> Fred - So.SF
> BADROC
>
> _________________________ Reply Separator ___________________________
> Subject: Engine Hoist
> Author: "Ryan; Richard" <RRyan@frk.com>
> Date: 3/28/2001 11:22 AM
>
>
> I agree with Phil, you need the right tool for the job. However many
rental
> shops rent hoists.
>
> So the question are:
>
> How many times will I use it over 10+ years?
> How much does it cost to buy versus rent?
> Where will I store it?
>
> Dick Ryan ex. 24022
> (650)312-4022
> Risk Management Dept.
> SM 2000/2
> FAX (650)312-5830
>
>
> From: Hall, Phillip [mailto:Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov]
>
>
> One of the best 250 bucks I ever spent!! I dropped a 1600 motor/trans
from
> 4 feet using a come-a-long. A tooth sheared and down it came. Scared me
> half to death! The only damage was the oil pan - I was lucky!
>
> No substitute for the right tool!!
>
>
> Phil
>
>
> Question: My husband thinks we should invest in an engine hoist,
I
> have NOOOO
> clue how much these run or if they are a viable purchase for a
> hobbyist. Any
> suggestions?
>
> -Annette Rogers
> Vancouver, Washington
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