more updates soon w/ newly added supports


Modified by Mooneyes13 at 3:00 AM 12/4/2005

 

Engine hoists are pretty well-engineered already. Just take a look at one and copy it, trying to make it more collapsible.

A worthwhile project might be to make an engine hoist that can be used to pull the engine out of a full-size van. Have you ever tried to use a regular cherry-picker in a van? PITA. It would need to have a very long arm, and a narrow yet stable base.

Another idea might be an engine hoist that can be used on dirt or gravel safely. You know, for white trash like me that don't always have a concrete slab to work on.

 

^^^ bahah he is right though....something that you can use on dirt and gravel and etc would be innovative

 

so far.....

This hoist will be able to break into 3 pieces. Base, Upright, Arm




Next is to decide on wheels and Ram.

New pix.
Coming Along.



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Modified by Mooneyes13 at 12:59 AM 11/18/2005

 

Make it Collaspable!!! I know that is one of the greatest features on our. Saves a bunch of space when not in use!!!!!

 

Yes, i noted it will break into three pieces.

 

ours breaks into 5 pieces, the legs fold up

 

new pix

 

Looks good

 

alot of work but looking good...

 

new pix

 

new pix

 

http://img.photobucket.com/alb...2.jpg

Inner weld looks kind of crappy there, how much benetration are you getting?

 

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The weak spot is at the base of the vertical upright. The weld to the baseplate on the backside is going to be under tension when the arm is under load. I would of leaned the vertical back away from the hook and added some braces down to the legs. Like this one, for example:

 

Hmm I would be worrying about it tipping backwards. In the picture the arm is not really that high, it will have to go higher to clear the bumper and what not.

 

we'll see how it works. i also have added some extra supports.

 

your moment about the lower mounting point of the hydrualic ram is too far to the back of the hoist. Your **** will tip over. if you move your lift arm closer to the hydraulic pump you may be able to help it balance. good luck!

 

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Thats what I was thinking, and that can't be good.

 

you should make a lift that is designes to lift a civic front by the tow hooks so that we can remove the engine from the bottom (pull out the side wheel well)

 

Here's an Idea for ya.

Make the hoist have a place to bolt the engine block too, ( Engine stand) .
One less thing taking up room in the shop, It's hard to make a hoist stand out when there's tons of them out there.
Like someone said , Make it fold up to take up less Sq Ft, That would would be cool.

And , Yes the base is the week point, plus too much weight at the back end.

Good luck!

 

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Make the hoist have a place to bolt the engine block too, ( Engine stand) .
One less thing taking up room in the shop, It's hard to make a hoist stand out when there's tons of them out there.
Like someone said , Make it fold up to take up less Sq Ft, That would would be cool.

And , Yes the base is the week point, plus too much weight at the back end.

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that has been done already. . .

i will 3rd the weak base. i one time left the extra supports off my stand and it ripped the base right off.

 

**** people, i added more supports, chill ur roll, new pix soon.

Also had 300 pound football player hang from it

 

i dont really think its a matter of supporting it, its about the design. **** looks like it will flip over if you lift the load high enough to clear the radiator support.

 

design one that doesnt shift the motor towards the stand when you pump it up. Some kind of compound action so the engine goes straigtht up unstead of forwards

 

or just make longer legs