burrito213 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 so I went to harbor freight and got a decent deal on a one ton hoist/puller. question: does anyone know if that's enough to pull and lift an engine and transmission from my truck? I've moved an engine before and took 3 fellers to move it but if one ton is not enough then I'll return it for a 2 ton Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 and don't get me wrong, for the seasoned mechanic this question is clown shoes to them but I have to limit what I purchase because my space to store tools is limited and also... Last time I messed with an engine was a diesel on an engine stand already. Quote Link to comment
SublimeDatsun610 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 the fully dressed L20 should be no more than 400lbs more like 300lbs. you will be just fine. no worries Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I can pick up and move a L motor with no tranny of course by myself. There not heavy motors I think 1 ton will work. Quote Link to comment
nismo dr Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 It should do the job with ease Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 1.5 ton hoist will lift the entire front end of a 720 pickup. even the heaviest modern car engine (392 hemi) is only 750 pounds but if try to lift front of a 59 chrysler you might need more than 1.5 ton hoist. Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 You'll be fine. I lift A15's all the time by hand (not that often) with no head or mani's and it's nothing. Course, the lift just makes it easier. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 1 ton = 2000 pounds. you car with the engine and tranny is probably only 2200 or 2400 pounds. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 L4 motors 250-270 lb add 100 for transmission, KA24E add another 100. Quote Link to comment
Javin Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I just want to say thanks for asking this. I wouldn't have known what hoist to get either. Now I know:) Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 w/a 2 ton... you could unbolt the motor/x-memeber and lift the truck off it. :) 2 guys can pull it (w/o a tranny) but not put it back in place smotthly. this question is clown shoes fucking clown shoes!!! <_< [and its not] Quote Link to comment
burrito213 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 thanks for the info. time to get to work! :hairy: Quote Link to comment
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