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Originally Posted by andysredmini
Im toying with the idea of building an engine hoist at work. I don't really need one at the moment but have plenty of time and material so thought i may as well.
I'm thinking along the lines of an A Frame gantry on wheels that fits over the width of the car. one that comes apart with corner joints holding a box 25x25x25 shs frame together with a 50mm tube for the crossbar.
Has anyone got any links to anything similar for me to look at. i have had a Google but not really found anything like what i have in mind.
Also how high should i make it above the build table and top of chassis?
my shed roof may be the limiting factor on that one though!
Cheers
Andy
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We use these and i dont think that you can beat them. I think like phil said that 25mm box is on the lean side but you wont regret having one. We have a project in the workshop now that has a dirty great 6 pot diesel hanging off our a frame via a block and tackle, its been hanging in that position for over a week while we work out mounts,pipes ect. If that was hydraulic it would have kept sinking.
Bob