Engine crane

[DaveyB]

Hi, I was wondering about purchasing a engine crane for the ease of positioning the engine gearbox etc and the thought that it will require going in and out. So may be cost effective to buy one. But also thought it would help with lifting and turning over the chassis etc too.would it be suitable to lift from the side rails to turn over and lift it from the gearbox tunnel I don't want to be asking my neighbour regularly to help me move the chassis if you get my drift . Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Daveyb

[Davidbolam]

Originally Posted by DaveyB

Hi, I was wondering about purchasing a engine crane for the ease of positioning the engine gearbox etc and the thought that it will require going in and out. So may be cost effective to buy one. But also thought it would help with lifting and turning over the chassis etc too.would it be suitable to lift from the side rails to turn over and lift it from the gearbox tunnel I don't want to be asking my neighbour regularly to help me move the chassis if you get my drift . Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Daveyb

Where a outs do you live? I have a crane sitting around available to borrow if your near newcastle

[twinturbo]

The chassis can be moved by one reasonably normal man ( and a trolley )

But I would get a crane anyway.

TT

[DaveyB]

Thanks for the replys I am in the midlands so Newcastle is a bit too far and I would need it for a while as my build is not progressing very fast ! but thanks for the offer. I have a troublesome back and so really need a little assistance when moving it around.
Thanks again.
Daveyb