REFLECTOR: What engine hoist?

[Mark Magee]

Either look acceptable. Ask around as sometimes you can borrow one.  

Mark B. Magee
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On Jun 11, 2012, at 9:12 PM, Reiff Lorenz <Reiff at lorenz.com> wrote:

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> Reflector,
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> I've never installed an engine before, either in a car or plane. Are there any special requirements for the engine hoist I'm going to need to put an IO-550 on my XL? Can I just get a (relatively) inexpensive automotive hoist like this . . . ?
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> Torin T31002 Engine Hoist 1-Ton $320 including delivery
> ·         Lifting Range: 1inch - 78-3/4inch
> ·         Foldable for easy storage
> ·         Four wheel mobility
> ·         Heavy Duty
> ·         Perfect for Smaller Engine Blocks
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> Or like this . . . ?
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> Black Bull CP8SS 2-Ton Engine Hoist  $290 including delivery
> ·         Lifts most standard V8 Automobile engines and transmissions
> ·         360 degree rotating head with 4 adjustable fingers
> ·         Solid steel 360 degree swivel crown casters for easy mobility
> ·         8 ton ram longstroke jack
> ·         Folds for compact storage
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> . . . or is there something more specialized that I'm going to require. Thanks for any advice you can provide.
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> Reiff Lorenz, Dayton, OH
> XL-RG, 33% complete
> Continental installation kit and mock-up engine arrive next week
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