29scarab

Pulling the engine to install a new ring gear on the fly wheel.

I found a heavy I-beam A-frame, but has a 1/2 ton chain fall hanging from it a guy is going to let me use for free.

Will a 1/2 ton pick up a 502mpi with a whipple on it or should I go ahead and rent a 1 ton chain fall?

I would appreciate some input on it. I'm only lifting the engine high enough to pivot the engine 90 degrees in the engine compartment to swing it around to get to the bell housing. I removed the starboard exhaust riser so I could swing it around. The port was left on due to the oiling system and computer box.

Thanks,
Shawn

BajaRunner

you will be fine.

29scarab

Thanks BAJA!!!

CigDaze

1/2 ton, 1000 pounds....shouldn't be a problem. (Remember, a 1/2 ton chain fall won't fail at 1/2 ton, but much higher......if it did, whoever made it would be in some trouble.)

From Merc literature a 502MAG with a bravo drive weighs 1189 pounds.

Regardless, exceeding a mfg's load ratings is rarely advisable.

ECeptor

Chains, etc are rated to a load they can take infinite number of times. Their break point is usually a multiple (2,4,etc) higher than rated.

At my old job we proofed all lifting devices w/ 2x rated load.

cuda

I normally figure most things have a 100% safety factor built in. That being said, a one ton chain hoist doesn't cost very much.

29scarab

Hey guys!! I appreciate the info!

This going to save me some big money!!

Thanks again!

Shawn

txriverrat2001

Hey bro!!


Your more than welcome to come down to the river bottom and use the A-Frame - it's got a 3 or 4 ton chain fall on it.

It's also high enough to bungee jump off of if we get bored!!

BTW - Got a couple of BMAX HT's on the way for the Whipple boat - we'll see how they handle things. Now we're planning on removing the pipes and getting rid if the mufflers (had to have them in Ca.)

Give me a call!!

Take care

rs

29scarab

Thanks Ross,

If something happens screws up ....you know damn well I'll be calling!

Later bro!

29scarab

Just wanted to say thanks! The chain fall worked out great. got the fly wheel off and changed out the ring gear with any problems at all.

And the NAPA auto parts ring gear worked out great!! Only paid 18 bucks for it!!

Thanks again!!
Shawn