ranma21
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Hey guys, any recommendation for good engine hoist and engine stand for workshop use? I am not looking for cheap quality designed to used for few times then thrashed.
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What motors are you looking to work on? A Small Block Chevy, a 2F and a Cummins all require a different level of engine stand. Same deal with the hoist: what cars/trucks are you working on? Older vehicles and Land Cruisers need a long reach arm to get at a motor - most of the Harbor Freight stuff won't reach far enough with enough capacity to grab a 2F without yanking the front bumper... If all you wanna work on are FWD Honda's then sure, the stuff at HF will work fine.Hey guys, any recommendation for good engine hoist and engine stand for workshop use? I am not looking for cheap quality designed to used for few times then thrashed.
What motors are you looking to work on? A Small Block Chevy, a 2F and a Cummins all require a different level of engine stand. Same deal with the hoist: what cars/trucks are you working on? Older vehicles and Land Cruisers need a long reach arm to get at a motor - most of the Harbor Freight stuff won't reach far enough with enough capacity to grab a 2F without yanking the front bumper... If all you wanna work on are FWD Honda's then sure, the stuff at HF will work fine.
Nick
From my experience, most of the readily available engine hoists, and engine stands are all similar in design/construction.
I have a 'Goodyear' engine hoist I bought from Sam's twenty odd years ago. Still functions fine. Actually just unearthed it from the garage to lift a tree into a hole. Long story with many wife-isms....
Engine stands are also similar, unless you get into the high end, heavy duty realm. I had two (both Goodyear branded). Used them for my Ford 5.0, and my T18/Dana 20. Sold the last one a few months ago, and I know in a couple more months, I'm going to regret doing that.
Unless you're a pro shop, and these things see daily use, I'd be heading to Harbor Freight and getting what they have. Coupons are always available for 20% or 25% off.
Now... What I'd really like to see, is a conversion to the engine hoist, that has bigger wheels/tires. Those small casters/wheels are a biotch to move on grass (see above tree comment).