Re: Block and tackle engine lift

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

Daegrigg (Don) wrote:

> I am planning to pull the engine in my 86 spider.  Does anyone have 
> experience or a source for a block and tackle or similar overhead set 
> up to do this?

Buy a catamaran.   I use the mainsheet blocks from my Prindle 19 all the 
time for heavy lifting.  The 10:1 ratio makes it pretty easy.

However the problem is, that to remove an engine you'll need to be able 
to move the engine horizontally as well as vertically.   Unless you have 
the blocks mounted on a rail of some sort, they won't be of much help 
(unless you move the car out from under the engine.)

I'd borrow/rent/buy an engine hoist instead.   One hint with regards to 
the spider...  I believe the trick is to jack the rear of the car up so 
that the bellhousing has an easier time clearing the firewall as you 
pull it out.

	--Mark
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