Engine Hoist!?!?

[Guest scottie686]

I'm looking in the next month or so to start changing my little 1600 engine in my 2b over to a stg 2 2.0l pinto!! Up until about a month ago i had access to an engine hoist, but no more! (boo!) :boohoo:

 

Does anyone know where i can buy a secondhand hoist on wheels at a reasonable price (as prob gonna be used for this job only!! or lay my hands on a mobile engine hoist? I think buy maybe the best option as as with any job on these cars the job always takes a bit longer than antipated!! and have a feelin this may take some time!!

 

Thanks.

 

Scott.

[Guest timswait]

I rented one, I think it cost about 15 quid for a day, less per day if you had it for longer, can't remember who from, but it may have been HSS.

[Guest Dan_Beeston]

Where are you based Scott? A local hoodie might be able to help you out........

[Guest AWhite]

I know Machine Mart sell them for about 130. Take up a bit of space though when folded.

[Guest scottie686]

I'm based in Benfleet in Essex (about 7 miles outside southend).

[Guest paul mercer]

I've got one in Swanley you could borrow. J3 m25.

 

Pm me if you still need it.

 

Paul

[Snapperpaul]

I have one in Chelmsford, could even deliver if you don't have a big enough vehicle.

The Essex branch meetings are getting bigger and better so why don't you come along and say hello.

 

I got my hoist from ebay, emailed one that did not reach reserve and offered 100 GBP

[Guest scottie686]

Hi everyone!

 

Thank u for your replies. I managed to get one on eBay for £80! Hopefully should be lifting the old engine next sat!! Fingerscrossed!!

 

Scott.

[Guest AWhite]

Also recommend getting some engine lifting eyes (can get them on ebay) makes the whole process of balancing and lifting a lot easier.

[Snapperpaul]

£80, thats a bargin.

I bought 3 of the lifting strops as the first one was way to short, about 1 meter long was about right, it is suprising how much gets used when you loop them through the lifting eyes.

[Bob Tucker]

Just got back from France last night.

In AUCHAN hypermarket in Boulogne they had a folding, extendable arm 1000k engine hoist with a serious cylinder (not a bodged up bottle jack) for E99 (about £70!!!!)

 

With Speed ferries at £50 return thats got to make a day out with a big estate car a real bargain