Pulling engine - need plans for building a Gantry out of wood?
09-10-2009, 10:34 AM
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When I lived upstate and we were remodelling our house there were 12- 2x8's and a bunch of 8 foot studs laying around as scrap. I used carriage bolts to samwich the 2x8's together. these formed the left and right upright and the crossbeam. Made two triangles of 2x4 studs and bolted them to the uprights. Then finished with 2x4 braces from the uprights to the cross-beam to give a little more stability to the crossbeam. Bottom of cross beam was about 12 feet above ground, and about 12 feet between the legs. Wrapped a 1/2 chain around the center of the cross beam and used 1 ton chain fall. I pulled my small block several times as well as another friends engine using this over about 3 years. When done, took the legs off the sides and laid it down (hard to do without dropping it). Then unbolted the cross beam from the uprights and braces. stored all the pieces flat beside the house. Sorry there are no pictures as I really didn't spend much effort in making something to be nice looking. All my lumber was scrap pulled out of the house and all I had to purchase were a ton of carriage bolts (all 3/8") in various lengths. Would have to say that is is critical to get the traingular supports and braces to the cross beam done well as these take a lot of load if your driveway is not dead level front to back and side to side (I leveled the cross beam side to side by trimming the bottom of one of the uprights). My transom top rail was about 6' 6" above the ground when on the trailer. When we moved, took it all apart and had to put the wood out for others to recycle.
09-10-2009, 10:50 AM
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Last Spring I went to Harbor Freight and bought everything you see here because just like you I wanted to be able to use it as needed, and wanted to be able to work at my own pace.
The crane was $400 but HF constantly sends 20% off coupons if you are on their mailing list so I bought it for $320. I then bought the chain hoist and trolley from them as well. I think ALL 3 of the items out the door were under $400 bucks. It extends 13+ feet in the air and about 8 feet wide.
It was MORE than up to the task depsite it being "cheap chinese crap". you can break it back down pretty easily and store it without taking up TOO much space.
Coincidentally, I just got a coupon in my email from them for 20% off from 09/11-09/14 so if you want the coupon email me and I'll shoot it to you - eric.ancarrow (at) ferguson.com
The crane was $400 but HF constantly sends 20% off coupons if you are on their mailing list so I bought it for $320. I then bought the chain hoist and trolley from them as well. I think ALL 3 of the items out the door were under $400 bucks. It extends 13+ feet in the air and about 8 feet wide.
It was MORE than up to the task depsite it being "cheap chinese crap". you can break it back down pretty easily and store it without taking up TOO much space.
Coincidentally, I just got a coupon in my email from them for 20% off from 09/11-09/14 so if you want the coupon email me and I'll shoot it to you - eric.ancarrow (at) ferguson.com
09-10-2009, 02:55 PM
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Last Spring I went to Harbor Freight and bought everything you see here because just like you I wanted to be able to use it as needed, and wanted to be able to work at my own pace.
The crane was $400 but HF constantly sends 20% off coupons if you are on their mailing list so I bought it for $320. I then bought the chain hoist and trolley from them as well. I think ALL 3 of the items out the door were under $400 bucks. It extends 13+ feet in the air and about 8 feet wide.
It was MORE than up to the task depsite it being "cheap chinese crap". you can break it back down pretty easily and store it without taking up TOO much space.
Coincidentally, I just got a coupon in my email from them for 20% off from 09/11-09/14 so if you want the coupon email me and I'll shoot it to you - eric.ancarrow (at) ferguson.com
The crane was $400 but HF constantly sends 20% off coupons if you are on their mailing list so I bought it for $320. I then bought the chain hoist and trolley from them as well. I think ALL 3 of the items out the door were under $400 bucks. It extends 13+ feet in the air and about 8 feet wide.
It was MORE than up to the task depsite it being "cheap chinese crap". you can break it back down pretty easily and store it without taking up TOO much space.
Coincidentally, I just got a coupon in my email from them for 20% off from 09/11-09/14 so if you want the coupon email me and I'll shoot it to you - eric.ancarrow (at) ferguson.com
09-10-2009, 06:27 PM
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FBRONCO - just check it out. It is definitely worth the $400 if it fits....
09-10-2009, 08:34 PM
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I second pay for a boom truck. I had to replace one of my engines last month (had a spare that saved boating season
). and this is what I used.
Its nice to have friends with these kinds of toy's. 30 minutes from the time he showed up to the time he left. Old engine out, new engine sitting in engine compartment.
). and this is what I used.Its nice to have friends with these kinds of toy's. 30 minutes from the time he showed up to the time he left. Old engine out, new engine sitting in engine compartment.
i am up against the same thing right now also. i recently built a 40 x 72 shop with a 12' ceiling. i would like to stretch an ibeam across the shop but the cash flow is not up to snuff at the moment. i'll probably use a 4 x 6 x 10 above the trusses and reinforce them also.
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