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Offline LowlifeDubber

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Re: Engine stand
« Reply #10 on: 03 February 2011, 09:10 »
Depending on the width of your beams get a monkey(TROLLEY)

Or if thats no good just a good adjustable beam clamp
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-Ton-Girder-BEAM-CLAMP-Adjustable-Block-tackle-Hoist-/400187272435?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item5d2d052cf3

Then get a decent set of chain blocks,the one you linked to is very basic,will catch inside whenever your lifting so you have to keep backing off and this gets bloody annoying.

If your on a budget the range from machinemart are reasonably priced,dont catch up when lifting and as long as you whip the side cover off when you get it and lather some lithium lp2 grease around the mechanism will last ages.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cch500-manual-chain-block

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Re: Engine stand
« Reply #11 on: 03 February 2011, 09:13 »
Also the one you linked to is double drop,you would be much better off with single drop or you will be tugging on the chain for ages just to get it a foot off the ground.

1ton single drop is what your after.

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Re: Engine stand
« Reply #12 on: 03 February 2011, 16:24 »
Thanks for above will have a look in a min... i received the engine stand today and i no its budget but the quality is appalling there is runs in the paint and some bits with hardly any paint..  but the fit was very good..  nevermind suppose its only to hold an engine..

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