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Engine Hoist!

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:52 am
by okamitengu
any one got one?

if not has anyone hired one before? if so where, and how much?

and if they are expensive to hire, i HAVE considered buying one.

i know i need it 2-3 times in the next 6 months, im sure if i had one, others would make use of it. i have an engine stand, and a mivec engine waiting to go on it.
i just need to actually lift the thing up and get it on there.. (and buy some trannie bolts to attach it)

so. anyone ... suggesttions? experiences? had a dream about one once?

k-GO!

:o

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:00 am
by FTOwnage
I got a flatpack hoist from Super Cheap auto.

Rated to 1250kg 8)

Only cost me $150 and it works great. (It was on special)

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:10 am
by okamitengu
thats pretty much what i have in mind.

is it portable, i mean easy to load on a trailer etc? i might need to take it to tim when we eventually work out my engine changeover (:

i dont imagine its really big?

thanks for the input man.

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:12 am
by okamitengu
that is one hell of a special price!!

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... escription

$390

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:38 am
by FTOwnage
That's the one

Go instore

It won't cost near that much.

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 6:09 pm
by vipfto
i got one

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:40 pm
by kiz
vipfto wrote:i got one
:thumright:

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:17 pm
by vipfto
did i mention can be hired :lol:

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:31 pm
by kiz
vipfto wrote:did i mention can be hired :lol:
Hire of Engine Stand: $200
Hire of Tim for mechanical work: $50/hr
Watching Tim do all the work: Priceless

:lol: :lol:

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:42 pm
by vipfto
Esp while watching Tim draw out a ten minute job to 3 hrs haha

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:14 pm
by kiz
Haha sounds about bloody right

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:29 am
by okamitengu
i did not know you had one tim!

im watching one on ebay right now. im trying to get that engine i bought on the stand... i still have to pick up the timing kit and water pump.. but by the time summer is over, i should be ready.

im thinking of having a DIY day to put the timing kit and pump in the engine.. put some plugs in it... i have a long driveway too! i just want to do some stuff, and i'd like you to oversee so i dont .. you know.. put sh*t on upside down and blow up the engine,

then after thats all done, organise dome time to get the car to you for the changeover

im thinking .. if the clutch lasts.... march, probably late march .. i have 2 weeks off then. but i'll ring ya and organise it properly when its closer.

*prays to clutch goddess to keep going*

Re: Engine Hoist!

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:20 pm
by ObsidianRadio
vipfto wrote:Esp while watching Tim draw out a ten minute job to 3 hrs haha
Typical Kiwi mechanic :lol: