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LettersFromFlyoverCountry 06-18-2009 12:16 PM

Engine hoist specs
 
My search for an engine hoist among local RVers has failed. So I guess I have to buy one. I saw one at Northern Tool and Equipment for a couple hundred dollars but I know nothing about engine hoists and I'm wondering if there's some general specs that I absolutely, positively need to have when installing my engine -- which is a 360 from Mattituck?

Thanks in advance.

Guy Prevost 06-18-2009 12:22 PM

Lift capacity shouldn't be a problem. Make sure it lifts high enough. Folding hoists are very nice--it's not something you use often. That said, my hoist got used quite a bit in the end game of my build.

Looking forward to seeing you at Oshkosh.

Guy

alpinelakespilot2000 06-18-2009 12:24 PM

Pretty much anything that can hoist 250-300# will do, Bob. Harbor Freight probably has a basic one that would work just fine.

That said, you really cannot find an engine hoist to borrow from someone in an EAA chapter around MSP? You will only need it for about 1 hour and will probably never need it again (perhaps except when fitting gear leg fairings), so it would kind of be a waste of money. Good luck.

RV7ator 06-18-2009 12:53 PM

It's money well spent. You'll find multiple uses and it's right there when you want it.

There's the prop to hang. It's a delicate positioning task.

Taking the engine off before moving to the airport and rehanging adds two hours, lost in the noise. It's SO much easier and safer than leaving it attached.

Look for a hoist (cranes they're called) that is labeled for 1/4 ton at max extension of the arm, about 4 feet. Engines and a few accessories weigh well north of 300#. It should disassemble by pulling a few pins and backing off a few nuts to facilitate storage and movement.

John Siebold
Boise, ID

PCHunt 06-18-2009 01:02 PM

Pep Boys......
 
......occasionally has them on sale for around $99.

Bill Dicus 06-18-2009 01:13 PM

Hoist
 
I got mine from Northern with an engine stand for $149. Gave the stand away. It's a BIG RED 2 ton hydraulic engine hoist. Even at max extension of the hoist arm it can handle 1/2 ton, way more than you need. It worked beautifully and can easily hoist the entire front of the plane for maintenance work. Good luck. Bill

MNForrest 06-18-2009 01:34 PM

Craigslist?
 
Check craigslist?

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/tls/1223263532.html

Overkill and price negotiable.

ff

Bob Martin 06-18-2009 01:42 PM

2 ton on sale now for 169.
 
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=7620
2 Ton Capacity Shop Crane
Includes 8 Ton Ram!
Heavy duty shop crane delivers tons of savings.

* All-steel construction designed for lifting engines, machinery and other heavy components
* Ideal for moving, repair, maintenance or assembly
* Ball bearing casters allow easy maneuvering around the shop
* Adjustable legs for greater stability

Includes 8 ton ram, chain, hook. Maximum capacity: Position 1(closed): 2 tons; Position 2: 1-1/2 tons; Position 3: 1 ton; Position 4 (fully extended): 1/2 ton; Ram capacity: 8 ton; Boom length: 54" to 79"; Maximum height: 117''
Weight: 250 lbs.
ITEM 7620-7VGA

Seems I have a current sales flyer from HF showing this for sale for 169.
We have this one and really like it.

Gary 40274 06-18-2009 02:34 PM

If you have an overhead attach point,
 
You can pick up a nylon strap come along from Home Depot, Lowes for just a few $. I put a 4 x 4 over the 2 truss' in my garage and attached the come along to it. Works great, and it is cheap.

Gary Specketer
Flying

RScott 06-18-2009 08:44 PM

The HF unit is on sale quite often. I watched Craigslist for some time, but they usually wanted as much as HF's sale price. But you never can tell...

LettersFromFlyoverCountry 06-19-2009 08:14 AM

Since my kid got held up (during Oshkosh, no less) at gunpoint because of an ad (for video games) on Craigslist, I make it a point never to give them any business. But thanks for the tip on HF, folks. I'll go visit them today. It'll be better than working.

N941WR 06-19-2009 08:43 AM

Bob,

Check Nothern Tool, they are on sale for $140.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5491_200305491

BTW, that is the same hoise I used to hang my engine, the engine on an RV-10, and the engine on a -7A. It is plenty strong and tall enough.

n567vb 06-19-2009 09:07 AM

Did you ask WIP? They may have one you could borrow. I bet that spin training instructor at the end of Bravo with the tri pacer might have one. Someone on the field must have one you could borrow if you just need it for a few hours.

Vince

LettersFromFlyoverCountry 06-19-2009 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N941WR (Post 335426)
Bob,

Check Nothern Tool, they are on sale for $140.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5491_200305491

BTW, that is the same hoise I used to hang my engine, the engine on an RV-10, and the engine on a -7A. It is plenty strong and tall enough.

Great, there's one just down the street. I'm going to buy rather than borrow. I'm going to try to build a tool crib for RV builders in Minnesota and that would make a good item to add.


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