what strength engine hoist...

[Archbish]

as the subject says, what rating would one need for the removal off an engine and gearbox out of a 3rd gen rx7???  on the bay of E, we see 1/2, 1, 2 tonne hoists - would a 1 tonner do it?

Cheers

OJ

[turbo boy]

I used 1/2 ton, no problem.

[Archbish]

blimey, that was quick!  Thanks dude...

[Ada7]

I got one from HSS last weekend. Was about £45 for the weekend

Adam

[Prof]

If you\'ve got a van or estate car you can borrow my 1 tonner

[BinoX]

I used a half ton hoist to get the engine out of my FC but it didn\'t want to lift it all the way because of how long the arm had to be extended. Had to give it some extra help in lifting.
 
If hire price for each is roughly the same it\'s probably best to go one up on what you think it should be

[12at]

You do realise bish the 1/2, 1 and 2 tonne is the same hoist its just how far out the arm extends ..
You may need to get a 2 tonne one on full extension for when the tripplets go in bish

[SiH]

Unless I\'m missing something, fully dressed 13bREW with fly is circa 220kg, and the gearbox is what, 75ish?

I\'d have no qualms about using a 1/2 tonne crane. I\'m not sure there are that many cars that would need a 1 tonne crane to get the engine out!

[DR SCHNITZEL]

Anyone in the north west can lend mine for a few quid, i paid 160 for it new. the hire shop have had a bout 300 quid off me over the years for theirs and theirs is ancient

[fletchbog]

Also have a 1 tonne engine crane I can rent out for a few quid a day, with a returnable deposit. Im in Crawley, West Sussex