Re: need a hoist for xmas-michigan

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/6/00 7:26:29 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
tberk@mindspring.com writes:


> I have made such a piece back in my pre Internet days witht he && (RIP)
> and the important info is-
>
>
> - It must fit in the area normally occupied by the hood, not on top of
> the Fenders themselves lest you leave marks.
>
> - Cut a 2x4 in half and trim to fit.
>
> - Strap the two pieces together. (I suppose a 4x4 from the outset would
> work as well).
>
> - Drill a hole through the middle and run an eye bolt with chain to
> secure the engine.
>
> Now you can support the engine while you disconnect the motor mounts, I
> know this doesn't lift the block out BUT it was originally intended to
> support the engine while you pull the transaxle. 


I did something similar to this a couple of years ago,...I took a 2x4 that 
was cut to fit inside the fenders, and drilled a hole over the eye on the 
right side of the head. I then took a peice of all-thread and used one of 
those long connecting nut things to thread a hook onto the end. After that, I 
put the all-thread through the hole and used a nut and washer on top of the 
board to raise or lower it. With this, and the assistance of a jack, I can 
raise an engine and transmission into position. HTH

Mike
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