ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Are they any good? Half price sale on at the moment 1000kg one for $183. My mate is supposed to lend me his to get my 928 engine out but he can't find it, this looks like a good deal, but has anyone any experience with them? http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/SCA-Engine-Crane-Folding-1000kg/531705 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Used it to put the Wwindsor in the XR, plenty stable and worked just fine 50% off = Bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Bought one of these years ago. It's been out on loan and used in my garage dozens of times with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 8 minutes ago, P-Kay said: Used it to put the Wwindsor in the XR, plenty stable and worked just fine 50% off = Bargain I imagine that may be a bit heavier than the 928 engine too! Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Looks similar to the one I have, should be good to go! Do yourself a favor and get yourself an engine leveling bar as well, makes pulling engines a breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 4 minutes ago, Timm said: Looks similar to the one I have, should be good to go! Do yourself a favor and get yourself an engine leveling bar as well, makes pulling engines a breeze. Hmm, never used one before, by the looks would be most useful when putting engine back in? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 1 minute ago, ANF said: Hmm, never used one before, by the looks would be most useful when putting engine back in? Cheers In and out. Most engines need a lot of angle to get them out of the engine bay especially if you lift them out with gearbox attached. However that's not the case for a transaxle car, so you may be just fine without it. Wasn't really needed for my 951 either, because I dropped mine straight out the bottom...but it's been invaluable for every other car I've taken the engine out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Thanks @Timm I will look into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 I have had one for years no issues work fine .............If you were pulling engines all time yeh I would buy a good one but if your like me and used it 4 times in ten years they are perfect .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear924 Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 I used a super cheap lifter doing my 924 engine with no issues. Did purchase a levelling bar for the install which made it doable. Also used a super cheap engine stand without issues however did find it tricky to turn as engine became heavier (suspect this would be a common issue with most engine stands). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timm Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Oh yeah good point on the engine stand. I'd definitely get a big beefy stand for the 928 donk. My cheapy was bending a bit under the load of my whole 944 engine...wouldn' trust it with a big v8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Yep I have a big beefy engine stand, was designed for big truck engines, so should be up to the task The SC stand is looking like a bargain, will go out and get one! Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 FYI Engine leveller comes with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 3 minutes ago, P-Kay said: FYI Engine leveller comes with it Did one come with yours? No mention of in the ad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 Probably a better buy and capable of lifting anything https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hydraulic-2-TON-FOLDING-SHOP-CRANE-Mobile-Engine-Hoist-Lifter-Workshop-Lift/231579867703?epid=1691556155&hash=item35eb3c5a37:g:seIAAOSwwZtabmqt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 I did look at a few online @symsy and while they may or may not be better, the freight soon kills the idea.... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 The Supercheap one will do the job no problems, but it is one of those things that you buy and then it sits in the garage taking up space for the next 10 years until you use it again. I would suggest that there would be a bunch of people near you have one gathering dust. When I wanted one recently I just put up a post on a local Facebook page, and borrowed one for a case of beer. Easy. Use it and then give it back and let them store it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 8 minutes ago, MFX said: The Supercheap one will do the job no problems, but it is one of those things that you buy and then it sits in the garage taking up space for the next 10 years until you use it again. I would suggest that there would be a bunch of people near you have one gathering dust. When I wanted one recently I just put up a post on a local Facebook page, and borrowed one for a case of beer. Easy. Use it and then give it back and let them store it. I agree .. facebook is your friend with the free hoist ..I just found smaller hoists and the V8 interceptor engine was a little heavy when I needed to hang one with my Aussie and American friends , but plenty for the little six packs we are talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 11 hours ago, ANF said: Did one come with yours? No mention of in the ad? This one looks like it does not have it...maybe a different sale/supplier at the time? To be honest, I didn''t use it as I like to use a screwdriver through the chains to determine the angle of the engine. I guess because I only t dropped the engine on it's own, there was no need for any fancy angle dancing. Jeff does make a good point regarding borrowing/hiring. If I didn't already have one, that would have been my approach. Unless @MFX can put in a good word for you to the Supercheap lords and get a further discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 6February, 2018 Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 3 minutes ago, P-Kay said: This one looks like it does not have it...maybe a different sale/supplier at the time? To be honest, I didn''t use it as I like to use a screwdriver through the chains to determine the angle of the engine. I guess because I only t dropped the engine on it's own, there was no need for any fancy angle dancing. Jeff does make a good point regarding borrowing/hiring. If I didn't already have one, that would have been my approach. Unless @MFX can put in a good word for you to the Supercheap lords and get a further discount Pkay , are you angling for cases of beer , you can loan em the screwdriver also Anyway closing suggestion of the day , buy a hoist , also a can of plastidip , you can always chuck the hoist in the corner of your spare room and hang and egg chair in it for that designer look and paint it with the plastidip to match the decor. Just make sure you go to supercheap. Motoring design at its purest , form and function. I would post a photo to get you all inspired but I cant be arsed setting up another picture account and navigating this forum attaching them.. Im sure you all get the picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 6February, 2018 I will buy one guys, storage not an issue and the cost to hire one twice effectively is more than the unit price..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 19February, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 19February, 2018 Professional help for assembly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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