[Mgs] watch your chains

[Glenn Schnittke]

Have to agree there. I don't think I've seen anyone but myself pull an 
engine with rope. I'm sure others do it. I've got a few tricks and some 
very specific knots to make sure nothing slips. I'm also not pulling XK 
blocks out with rope. I finally bought an Olberg Tilt-lift and won't use 
anything else now. And Charles' suggestion of doubling the rating is wise.

Glenn


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> Probably 90% plus of the engines pulled in commercial shops are done with
> some type of chain.  Either a chain hoist, or short pieces of chain to
> connect to the engine.  The remaining one are most likely pulled with model
> specific tools that are solid steel and hook directly to a cherry picker.
> Rope and wire rope have some inherent problems.  First off is attaching them
> to the engine.  It a little tough to run a bolt though a piece of rope.
> :-)  Secondly knots weaken the overall strength.   Thirdly rope can slip.  I
> have no idea how you would attach wire rope to an engine.  I know my
> company's safety engineer would blow a gasket if they saw an engine being
> pulled via a rope.


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Glenn Schnittke

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