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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