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Old 03-05-2007, 10:21 PM
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Default Where to find an engine lift in az?

Well she died on me again. Luckily my aunt brought her boyfriend down from oregon and he knows a thing or two and will help. Found out my intake doesn't match my block. Meaning I have over hangs and weird angles and not even sure if it seals. Anyway we figure it'd be best to pull the engine and take it apart and see whats going on for sure. So anyone know where to get a lift...? might need a stand but it's all going to be done in a garage. Any help would be great.
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Old 03-06-2007, 12:09 AM
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If you do not have a friend w/ one I would buy something like that at harbor freight or try craigs list.
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Old 03-06-2007, 02:50 AM
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i sell them at my store at 43rd and olive they are pretty cheap
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Old 03-06-2007, 05:44 AM
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or find you a tool rental place most will rent you a hoist and a stand
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Old 03-06-2007, 11:43 PM
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harbor freight there like 200 bucks i was there today looking haha
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Old 03-07-2007, 12:28 AM
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beef up the rafter in the garage and buy a chain fall and atach it to the rafter with a chain or chocker cable.
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Old 03-07-2007, 01:54 AM
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I hope your Aunt's boyfriend will be there for more than a day or two!!
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Old 03-07-2007, 09:30 AM
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I dont know if i'd want to be anywhere near that engine coming out with a lift from harbor freight lol
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Old 03-07-2007, 10:32 AM
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I recently bought a Buffalo Tools engine hoist. It was $150 out the door. The finish was nice and it functioned well. Negatives are that it did not come with instructions and fit didnt seem to be the best. It seemed typical of a $150 lift. If you ever think that you will need a lift again then buy one, its worth the money just not having to cart the thing around again. If it is a one time deal try to find a place that rents one. Engine stands are cheap and are well worth the money. I got a 750lbs stand from Advance Auto Parts for like $40. If all else fails buy everything then sell it when you are done. Just abouteveryauto parts store sells engine hoists. The HarborFreighthoistswould be fine. Make sure you get a hoist with enough reach, however. The cheaper hoists have shorter booms on them. I know that one of theHarbor Freight hoists has a longer boom. I almost had totake the bumper off on my car so I could reach the center of the lift plate but ended up just reaching.
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Old 03-07-2007, 11:21 AM
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I justed rented a lift from A to Z rentals in Mesa for like 30.00,,,for a 24 hour time frame,,couldn't rent one from an auto parts store
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