Engine Hoists

[2002#3]

Gang,

 

I need a foldable and movable engine hoist to help me remove and install an M10.

 

1.  Do you have any recommendations for brands and lifting capacities to consider or not to consider?

2.  How can you tell if a used hoist is dependable or a POS? 

 

Thanks.

 

Larry

Edited January 6 by 2002#3

[tech71]

Go with a 2 ton capacity, 1 ton boom is a bit short. 

Foldable is a plus for storage.

 

Edited January 6 by tech71

[Son of Marty]

Larry I'd look for one that bolts together as opposed to the ones that use clevis pins the pins allow some play and this can be annoying when you are trying to move a heavy load.

As for capacity a one ton is plenty for a m10 on paper but you need to look at the load rating with the boom all the way out to see what it'll really do. I have a 2 ton one from Napa that's been out of production for years but it's a beast. With a hoist you'll find many things to lift other than engines.

[halboyles]

We've been using a Harbor Freight 1 ton lift for years to remove and install both the M10 and M30 engines.  The legs use clevis pins so that it is easily dismantled but I haven't experienced the play that @Son of Marty mentions.  It takes up very little shop space when taken apart.  I'll bet you could find one on Craigslist but make sure the hydraulics work before getting a used one.  A load leveler definitely makes the process easier.

1 Ton Capacity Foldable Shop Crane

WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM

 

 

2 Ton Capacity Load Leveler

WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM

 

[OldRoller]

Been using the HF 1 ton. Found the boom to be too short when extended to its last hole. Replaced the boom with a section of square tubing 2 feet longer. Just have to be careful not to reach the tipping point. I strapped a 100 lb weight to the back, worked a charm. And a load leveler certainly helps!

[tech71]

56 minutes ago, 2002#3 said:

I need a foldable and movable engine hoist to help me remove and install an M10.

A one shot deal?  Rent one. Saves you the hassle of finding space to store it or selling after use.

[Son of Marty]

27 minutes ago, OldRoller said:

I strapped a 100 lb weight to the back,

Yup, I have a 140# of lead (leftover from a sailboat ballasting) on the back of mine needed to lift a full dress Ford 460 out of a Lincoln.

[0257]

2 hours ago, halboyles said:

We've been using a Harbor Freight 1 ton lift for years to remove and install both the M10 and M30 engines.  The legs use clevis pins so that it is easily dismantled but I haven't experienced the play that @Son of Marty mentions.  It takes up very little shop space when taken apart.  I'll bet you could find one on Craigslist but make sure the hydraulics work before getting a used one.  A load leveler definitely makes the process easier.

1 Ton Capacity Foldable Shop Crane

WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM

 

 

2 Ton Capacity Load Leveler

WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM

 

+1 on the load leveler!

[lunarkingdom]

If you have a car port with a solid beam you can get away with a decent lever hoist puller, or just jack the car up high and use jack stands then drop the sub frame with a couple jacks.

[Dudeland]

I would rent a hoist and buy an engine stand.   If you look on FB marketplace or CL, you can find dozens of them for sale from people like you who got one for a project car and are getting rid of it. 

 

There is a 2 ton one I just found for free. 

 

Regards

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TobyB]

I have a 2 ton Alltrade, and love it and abuse it and wouldn't ever give it up. 

It moves the lathe, milling machine,

cars, engines, and pianos.  

 

But I'm nuts.

 

I WOULD recommend the 2 ton, because as OR says, the 1 ton version comes up a bit... short.  As in, not quite tall enough.

If you're into the diy side of this, lengthening is fine, but if you want it to be a bit overkill out of the box, the 2 ton's a ton more...

comfortable...

 

t

 

[Son of Marty]

As Toby said you'll quickly find many things to lift with you hoist, I use my 2 ton to lift my mother in law(I'm not say'n she's fat but if you cut her and gravy comes out), sure it creeks and bends but it does the job.

[JsnPpp]

22 hours ago, halboyles said:

We've been using a Harbor Freight 1 ton lift for years to remove and install both the M10 and M30 engines.  The legs use clevis pins so that it is easily dismantled but I haven't experienced the play that @Son of Marty mentions.  It takes up very little shop space when taken apart.  I'll bet you could find one on Craigslist but make sure the hydraulics work before getting a used one.  A load leveler definitely makes the process easier.

1 Ton Capacity Foldable Shop Crane

WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM

 

 

2 Ton Capacity Load Leveler

WWW.HARBORFREIGHT.COM

 

 

 

I have exactly this one + load leveler. My engine has been hanging steady for like 4 months now. I am refreshing it there rather than buying an engine stand. It's affordable and fits my needs.

 

It extends high enough to lift the engine up and out of the car. I will reinstall however from the bottom.

 

Jason

 

EDIT: I just checked and actually have the 1 Ton with Load Leveler. I stand behind what I said, it is holding strong and lifted the long block out (no trans) and over. In hindsight the 2 ton would have made it all easier. Definitely less nerve wracking when the engine is dangling over the body..

 

Edited January 7 by JsnPpp

[roadhog0]

Ive got a 2 ton HF hoist as well. I use it to lift much bigger engines than an M10 with no problem. I actually drop my M10 out the bottom usually.

On used hoists if the bottom of the jack cylinder is oily (leaks) or the ram is rusty (gonna leak soon probably) I would walk. Otherwise hard to beat one of them.

[02Les]

10 hours ago, roadhog0 said:

Ive got a 2 ton HF hoist as well. I use it to lift much bigger engines than an M10 with no problem. I actually drop my M10 out the bottom usually.

On used hoists if the bottom of the jack cylinder is oily (leaks) or the ram is rusty (gonna leak soon probably) I would walk. Otherwise hard to beat one of them.

 

A new 2 ton engine hoist is north of $300, if you find a decent used one but with leaky ram, then an 8 ton replacement cyl/ram for the HF Pittsburg hoist is $50 via Amazon. Used, within reason (price) would be the way to go.