How to Macgyver an engine around without a hoist?

[dibbers006]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 16 December 2023 at 10:49

[Krikkit]

Yes. Get some mates to help you lift it.

[kambites]

Once it's out of the car you can probably carry it with a few friends. I've carried an A-series engine and 'box around using a couple of ratchet straps and part of a bed frame to make a sling.

A skateboard is surprisingly useful for transporting engines on flat surfaces, too.

[Andy_sx]

Depends on the engine.. small one wont be too much issue, bigger one will be a pain potentially

[J4CKO]

Yep, get some mates to help, I could just about manhandle a fiat 500 engine around but much bigger you are risking back and penis injuries*

• Never, ever lift a 2.0 Pinto block onto a black and Decker workmate whilst wearing loose jogging bottoms and no undies is all I am saying.

[HustleRussell]

Sling, long bit of 2x4, couple of pads/bean bags for shoulders, and at least one reasonably strong mate of simular height.

[Captain Muppet]

Open van doors, reverse towards shed, slam brakes on, fix engine. Job done.

Or slide engine down a plank fron the van, put on an old tyre and drag the tyre to the shed (a bin lid under the tyre helps skiddyness, and a rope around the tyre helps with pulling it).

[m44kts]

2 thick planks of wood, some strong ratchet straps and a few people. That's how they do it in India, Thailand etc. when I've seen it on TV

[The Black Flash]

doogz said:

Don't hold it by a pulley. I nearly lost a finger one time, lifting an engine by the crank pulley when my mate lifted the other end by the flywheel and spun it, jamming my finger.

heard of more than one person doing that.

[big_boz]

Use heavy things in your house as free weights, get fully pumped up over the course of several months then just lift it out yourself like a real man.

[steveo3002]

aquire a shopping trolley or diy store heavy duty trolley , old tyre on the trolley and roll the engine onto it

[Greg_D]

get a mate and MTFU

[aka_kerrly]

Skateboard.

[Krikkit]

J4CKO said:

*Never, ever lift a 2.0 Pinto block onto a black and Decker workmate whilst wearing loose jogging bottoms and no undies is all I am saying.

Ouch. I just winced a bit.

[RicksAlfas]

J4CKO said:

Never, ever lift a 2.0 Pinto block onto a black and Decker workmate whilst wearing loose jogging bottoms and no undies is all I am saying.

Good everyday advice.

[fireturk]

RicksAlfas said:

J4CKO said:

Never, ever lift a 2.0 Pinto block onto a black and Decker workmate whilst wearing loose jogging bottoms and no undies is all I am saying.

Good everyday advice.

As a Health and safety assistant who has done a manual handling course, that really made me wince and cross my legs!
on a serious note please be very carefull what ever you do!!

[jon-]

dibbers006 said:

big_boz said:

Use heavy things in your house as free weights, get fully pumped up over the course of several months then just lift it out yourself like a real man.

You mean like this old dude!

In 6 months this will be you:

http://www.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/20...

[big_boz]

jon- said:

dibbers006 said:

big_boz said:

Use heavy things in your house as free weights, get fully pumped up over the course of several months then just lift it out yourself like a real man.

You mean like this old dude!

In 6 months this will be you:

http://www.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/20...

GRRRRRRRRRRRR!

[callmedave]

Can you quickly split the 'box from the engine to make it a little lighter? can easily be put back together at 'tother end?

that or man up, i lifted a k-series 16v lump up from an engine bay, over slam panel on to floor, changed clutch and done the reverse, by my self, im not even terribly well built!

[vrooom]

You can lift a engine using a paper clip