On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 7:58 AM, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote: > thanks Mark - this was very helpful. The tranny/engine was suspended by > hoist when installed.
If a hoist isn't at your disposal 24/7, the Zoltan hoist might do for you. Worked great for me when positioning my engine (gas ABA swap) Pic shows it incomplete, but should give the idea. I paid more for a worm gear type hoist, but was great for tweaking. http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/ZoltanHoist.jpg Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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