Date: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 23:23:16 -0700
Reply-To: Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
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From: Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
Subject: Re: Engine Removal Tool
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That worm gear drive one is great, but way too expensive for a VW guy.
Haha.
Z
----- Original Message -----
From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: Engine Removal Tool
> Uh somewhere I have a link .........
>
> Here's one sent to me by either Zoltan or his friend (who's page it is
> IIRC):
>
> http://wavanagon.googlepages.com/87westfaliaenginework
>
> It shows more detail.
>
> Next time I would use 2x6 for rails.
>
> I bought something like (or same) as this:
>
> http://www.shelbyindustries.com/winches.html
>
> from Princess auto.
>
> yah I guess it's like a boat winch or in fact is a boat winch.
>
> This worm gear type was like $99 Cnd. There are less expensive ones.
>
> I got the idea from Zoltan on the list here.
>
> Neil.
>
> On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Jim Akiba <syncrolist@bostig.com> wrote:
>> Hey Neil,
>>
>> That is sweet.. what is the crank there.. a boat trailer part? We
>> usually use a hoist or 4x4 and ratchet straps.. but a hand winch would
>> be much faster. Got any links perhaps?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim Akiba
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 12:30 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Good lookin' hoist Tabe!
>> >
>> > I use a variation on this theme:
>> >
>> >
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ZoltanHoist.jpg/ZoltanHoist-full;init:.jpg
>> >
>> > It was also *super* handy for fine tuning engine position before
>> > making the carrier for my engine conversion.
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> >
>> > Neil.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 8:51 AM, Tabe Johnson
>> > <greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> > > I have been extremely pleased with my home made engine support
>> stand. Since
>> > > the weight of the engine is taken by the van, not the ground, the
>> van doesn't sag
>> > > and change your angles when the engine's weight is transferred.
>> > >
>> > >
>> http://picasaweb.google.com/xxtabe/Vanagons/photo#5186158447499574850
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > tabe johnson/87 westy
>> > >
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
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