rockethound

hey guys i have a 1 ton chain hoist to help lift engine blocks out of the and on to stand or onto a bench. bye the way that was the intent of purchasing the hoist. just not sure how to hang it? the barn is two story. didn't now if i should put a 4x6 across the floor upstairs and hang it down through a hole or should i make a frame out of some 4x4s with a 4x6 across the top? i need help any ideas.
thanks

citcapp

Make the frame, Use 4x6 for the uprights and 4x8 for the cross member be safe

jensenracing77

when i used a hoist back when, i just took a couple 2X4s and tossed across a couple trusses and hooked the hoist to it. the only thing about this is when you get the engine up you have to move the car backward. with a cherry picker all you have to do is roll the engine where you want it.

wolfman98

I just finished helping a guy take a motor out of his truck and put a new one in.took about 30 minutes to do using my big blue mobile lift.

Jamesbo

I've seen a steel frame with rollers in my friends ole trimey garage. It looks kinda like a swing set with rollers on the 4 corners and the chain hoist in the center. Only problem is the Hood has to come off to lift the engine.

dale keener

I plan on usin a sawmill 4x4 real 4 inch to support my chain hoist tranny not attatched is what 600 pds? 425 whadda ya think?

Jamesbo

The only problem I have had with rough cut lumber is it can have knots and flaws that could allow it to snap. Check it out visually good for blemishes.

citcapp

X2 on that as I stated earlier in this thread I think a 4 x 4 is not big enough to allow for a safety margin. It does depend a lot on the grade of the lumber being used. Clear fir being the best, it goes down hill from there.

dale keener

ok sounds like a 6X6 from lowes is needed