SimonR Posted 26August, 2014 Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 I'd be interested to know if anyone's used one of these ATV/Motorcycle lifts to drop an engine? They're on sale at SuperCheap (thanks Coastr). I've seen in a couple of places people noting that they've used motorcycle lifts in the past, keen to know if anyone has direct experience with this one: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Lift-ATV-680kg.aspx?pid=284935#Cross Or if you could point me in the direction of others that may be better. Thanks! Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 26August, 2014 Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 I think the general idea is that you need to make some sort of adaptor for it to carry the engine. Never done it myself or even watched, but there are a lot of engine drop threads around the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 26August, 2014 Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 I'd be interested to know if anyone's used one of these ATV/Motorcycle lifts to drop an engine? They're on sale at SuperCheap (thanks Coastr). I've seen in a couple of places people noting that they've used motorcycle lifts in the past, keen to know if anyone has direct experience with this one: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Lift-ATV-680kg.aspx?pid=284935#Cross Or if you could point me in the direction of others that may be better. Thanks! Simon Thats what i was going to use for mine, you could borrow it when i'm finished if you want but you will need a trailer and a couple of mates to lift it What Coaster mentioned about the mounting board seems to be the only drawback, but there are a few threads around with plans/dimensions of the board. At that price it defiantly with considering, only draw back with mine is that it sits off the floor higher and i had to remove the rear bar (no real biggy) to slide the motor out. If you're not in a hurry mine should be back in by next weekend, and the bike lift will be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 26August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 Thats what i was going to use for mine, you could borrow it when i'm finished if you want but you will need a trailer and a couple of mates to lift it Thanks Caledonian, very kind offer! I'm thinking that with the 911 already here and leaky, and a 912 on it's way in the next month or so, it's probably worth shelling out the $90 to have on hand. I don't have it use it much for it to pay for itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 26August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 Plus … I won't have to crawl around while I'm working on my Vespa … which seems to be a lot lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 26August, 2014 Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 Simon I used one for my recrnt engine install - though $180 for mine.I extended the lifting surface so it would support/balance the tranny. Removed the rubber pads and bolted two lengths hardwood to the lifting surfaces. Extended 'tines' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webrest Posted 26August, 2014 Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 Plus … I won't have to crawl around while I'm working on my Vespa … which seems to be a lot lately. I'm always working on mine too, They are a lot of fun though aren't they. Italian vs German I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 26August, 2014 Report Share Posted 26August, 2014 I've got this lift table in the shed. It's rated to 850kg so lifting a motor and box out of the car is no big deal at all. The main advantage I see over a bike lift is it's one tool that can do many jobs. I use it to get the motor and box out but I can also lift it up to work on the engine at a good hight. No bending over or sitting on the ground for my old knees and back. When it's not in service doing that I've used it as a service bench for my "70cc" trikes and also a mobile workbench. IMHO worth the extra $$ all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 27August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I've got this lift table in the shed. It's rated to 850kg so lifting a motor and box out of the car is no big deal at all. The main advantage I see over a bike lift is it's one tool that can do many jobs. I use it to get the motor and box out but I can also lift it up to work on the engine at a good hight. No bending over or sitting on the ground for my old knees and back. When it's not in service doing that I've used it as a service bench for my "70cc" trikes and also a mobile workbench. IMHO worth the extra $$ all day. Uncle, that looks like a great option. More details? Brand, cost, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matara Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I just used one thats similar to the Supercheap one to put the gearbox back in my 1960 356B. It made the job a doddle. I've used it to remove aircooled engines and its very low profile so can get the engine down low so you can get it out without having the car jacked up too high. For the money its a great tool. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 might be worth sussing out some of those surplus stores (and lol at "70cc") otherwise, anyone have one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslappy Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 Uncle, that looks like a great option. More details? Brand, cost, etc? Yes! Details on that fabulous couch too please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 Uncle, that looks like a great option. More details? Brand, cost, etc? Here you go. rated to a little less but 500kg's is still going to be more than enough. You can find them on Ebay to if you look. http://www.gasweld.com.au/535061-toolex Yes! Details on that fabulous couch too please!!! It's from inside the house. I had it and the matching 2 single seaters in the mancave while I was sorting out the library they normaly live in. IIRC made ~1910 are almost as new. Cost was stupid but they fit the age of my house. Here they are a xmass a few years ago chilling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 Here you go. rated to a little less but 500kg's is still going to be more than enough. You can find them on Ebay to if you look. http://www.gasweld.com.au/535061-toolex It's from inside the house. I had it and the matching 2 single seaters in the mancave while I was sorting out the library they normaly live in. IIRC made ~1910 are almost as new. Cost was stupid but they fit the age of my house. Here they are a xmass a few years ago chilling out. Looks too civilised for the Uncle I met in ACT last year. On closer inspection, I reckon those armrests would be perfect for sitting your aircooled beer mug on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 27August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I'm always working on mine too, They are a lot of fun though aren't they. Italian vs German I guess. So much fun … every time I start thinking I should get rid of it I take it out for a run and decide not to. Plus it's not really worth anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 27August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 Here you go. rated to a little less but 500kg's is still going to be more than enough. You can find them on Ebay to if you look. http://www.gasweld.com.au/535061-toolex Fantastic, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 27August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 might be worth sussing out some of those surplus stores (and lol at "70cc") otherwise, anyone have one of these? These get great reviews over on Pelican, not too expensive (~$175 I think from memory), but I'm guessing the shipping would be exxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 Looks too civilised for the Uncle I met in ACT last year. On closer inspection, I reckon those armrests would be perfect for sitting your aircooled beer mug on. I have a dark civilised side Harvs. I listen to ABC classic FM on the way to work. I know, I'm a moster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonR Posted 27August, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I have a dark civilised side Harvs. I listen to ABC classic FM on the way to work. I know, I'm a moster. My wife and I were laughing the other day about the fact that we only watch ABC and SBS now … oh, and ABC2 with the kids, I think it means we're officially old now. I just can't do the commercial stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 27August, 2014 Report Share Posted 27August, 2014 I have a dark civilised side Harvs. I listen to ABC classic FM on the way to work. I know, I'm a moster. We all have a dark side. Some just don't know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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