[TR] TR4 engine hoist

[Allen Hess]

No need to measure--the 2nd picture in the 3rd row illustrates my  
concern about boom length exactly. I think the shorter boom length of  
the one ton could be a problem. Thanks for all the replies so far.

Allen
On Aug 9, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Tony Drews wrote:

> I briefly thought about digging my hoist out and measuring - I can  
> probably do that Sunday if you still need a measurement.  But, I can  
> tell you that you'll need the hook near the rear of the head for  
> portions of the lift.  You'll need a device to move the pivot point  
> (forget what they are called) to be able to change the center of  
> gravity and pivot the engine / tranny assembly under the hook.
>
> My hoist is an el-cheapo 2 ton unit, and I have to use full boom  
> extension and that seems like it's barely long enough but there is  
> at least an inch or three between hoist and front valance - and my  
> race car doesn't have a front bumper.
>
> There are some shots of the removal process here
> http://www.tonydrews.com/2008-9Rebuild/2008-9_Rebuild.htm
> I don't have a good shot showing the actual clearance between the  
> hoist and the front of the car though (angle is wrong)
>
> Tony Drews
>
> At 11:06 AM 8/9/2013, Allen Hess wrote:
>> I am getting ready to pull the engine and trans/OD from my TR4. I may
>> be able to borrow a crane/hoist from a garage, but I have been  
>> looking
>> at the Harbor Freight 1 ton which I can get for $99 with a coupon!
>> However, (you saw this coming) the maximum extension of the boom is
>> claimed to be 50" but that is the total boom length. The actual
>> distance from the fulcrum to the hook is about 38" and that is 500
>> lbs. From the center of the valve cover to the front bumper is 36".
>> The engine is stripped except for the head and that could come off
>> too. So the ability of this lift to do the job seems iffy.
>>
>> Does anyone have experience with the HF 1 ton crane
>>
>> http://www.harborfreight.com/shop-crane-1-ton-capacity-foldable-69512.html
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Allen