How many people does it take to carry an engine?

[boyt911sc]

Originally Posted by Driver_X

Thanks for all the replies, lot's of good suggestions....the suggestion of cleaning & breaking down the motor outside before bringing in the house made my spouse very happy. :-)

I figure I'll get it to a completed long block in the basement, then bring it up and bolt on the accessories. This will likely be an extended project so being able to keep a clean, but partially assembled motor in a climate controlled enviroment seems like a good plan.

Tony, if you think I'm getting into any of this without first completely picking your brain you are mistaken! Once I start moving forward, you'll be the first to know...after spousal approval that is.

Gary,

Let me know when you decide to do the this project. There is really nothing novel about the contraption. Just need common sense and some engineering background regarding safety concern because I work solo all the time. A few lumber from HD and a battery operated winch from HF were what I have been using.

I'll be doing another engine rebuild this fall/winter season in my basement and document the operation with pictures or video to demonstrate to other members interested in doing similar activity that even an elderly senior citizen with a bad and knee has fun doing it again and again.

I wish I could assemble my wooden contraptions and winch/hoist for the demo today. But I'm getting ready for a trip to Australia on Monday and have an engine in the garage waiting to be finished by this weekend.

You are welcome to stop by anytime. So you and I could take a ride up or down to my basement/cellar. Well this sounds like a chair lift for the disabled people!!!!

Tony

[GregRRich]

This has never been more than a 2-person job for me... guess this completely depends on age and physical condition.

[Unobtanium-inc]

Originally Posted by tijnes

Or you bring in this guy. Pic from unobtanium.com.

Just came across this post. That's Big John. One helluva man. He's with Adam down South right now pulling three 356s out of an old tow lot. Big John is definitely strong, but the way he stays that way is by thinking like an Egyptian. He knows all the leverage tricks to save his back (this photo is no indication, I know). -- Matt

[yelcab1]

Holy Sheet. That guy is strong.

For me, it is one person, but I have an engine crane. I am too old and my back is too valuable.

[bike2ride95]

One. If you're Hulk Hogan

[wachuko]

Or just do the build in the living room... I bet it is easier to take the furniture downstairs...

[RWebb]

3 pages on this?

ok then, here is my contribution:

[maui44]

Be careful with whatever you decide to do. You are going to have a unbalanced load not matter how many people you use.

Sorry to say,sounds like an accident waiting to happen.

Good Luck