Need to pull motors on trailer in driveway.
10-14-2002 | 02:23 PM
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Need to pull motors on trailer in driveway.
I've got to pull my engines for the winter. The INSTIGATOR is in my driveway in New Baltimore, MI on it's trailer. I want to pull the engines to rebuild them over the winter. Does anyone have/know of a cherrypicker or something to help? It's got to reach up about 10'. Thanks!
10-14-2002 | 02:59 PM
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From: Lake Eufaula, Ok.
You might find an "A" frame hoist to do that but, it would be easier to rent a fork lift for the day....chain from the forks.....easy lift, carry to the truck, loak in the bed.... go get the send one...
10-14-2002 | 03:38 PM
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ive tried to pull my motor with a big cherry picker and i came up about 3" to short, pain in the a$$. formula's got the right idea i ended ip using a buddy's bobcat but you can rent em cheap. good luck
10-14-2002 | 05:19 PM
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From: Locust Valley, New York
if your only 3" short let eth air out of your trailer tires or remove thema altogether and block your trailer. That will lower the engine 6 inches or so.
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10-14-2002 | 06:52 PM
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I bought a cherry picker out of mc master carr and came up the three inches short (as usual my wife says ). I then designed an extension that fits on the end of the ram, between it and the boom. It was made on a lathe out of a 5" dia piece of 4140. I made it at work, but any machine shop could make the part for cheap. If you have autocad, and if I can locate the drawing, I could email it to you. Works great for me.
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). I then designed an extension that fits on the end of the ram, between it and the boom. It was made on a lathe out of a 5" dia piece of 4140. I made it at work, but any machine shop could make the part for cheap. If you have autocad, and if I can locate the drawing, I could email it to you. Works great for me.BT
10-14-2002 | 06:57 PM
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From: Edgerock Baby!!
Best bet is to get the motors ready, loose and all unbolted. Get a tow truck with a long boom and pull them both at the same time. Should be no more than a half hour and cost about 100 bucks-50 if it's a cash deal
Unless you have a buddy with a boom truck, then it's all in the cooler
Unless you have a buddy with a boom truck, then it's all in the cooler
