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
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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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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