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*Billla* · 10-09-2006, 07:56 PM

Wondering if anyone has experience with the 2-ton folding engine hoist from HF - I need to have a shop hoist now that I'm one-armed for the next 3-4 months

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=35915

THANKS!

qksilver · 10-09-2006, 09:40 PM

I have been using one for about 2 years now. It works well for what I use it for. I have used it to pull BB, SB, a 6.2 diesel, put one bed on top of another and 2 cabs on top on a deck I built on top of another trucks bed.
I wouldn't want to use it in a commercial shop but home use it is fine. Make sure the oild level is right and lub every pivot point and the casters.
One thing , a few people have had some problems with them, open the box and check all the welds and see if they look good.

byrd · 10-13-2006, 07:29 AM

I have had one for a couple of years too. I have used it a lot and works great! It is cheap and effective.

zipgun · 10-14-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by byrd

I have had one for a couple of years too. I have used it a lot and works great! It is cheap and effective.

Glad to see this thread, I have been looking at their hoists also, specifically the two ton. I got the 4 caster engine stand back in July and finally received the last parts it was missing yesterday. This time I will try to purchase from their store in Fayetteville instead of mail order.

*Billla* · 10-14-2006, 09:30 PM

I picked this up today and was very impressed with what I found. The welds were great, the hardware was fine - Grade 8 where it needed to be and everything was there. The only downside is that the hyd cylinder takes a lot of pumps to move...but that's minor. Folds up VERY small!

NOTE: there is an error in the manual - the casters on the front of the base must be attached with short bolts; check the exploded view. Iif you get one you'll see what I mean

fireout · 10-16-2006, 11:09 PM

I have been using one for about 6 months and it has worked great.

Joe67 · 10-17-2006, 08:14 AM

We have practically the same hoist, it has pulled a few motors from trucks and boats, it has moved my '67 cab a few times, great item is space is a premium

cdowns · 10-17-2006, 03:12 PM

i got mine over 10years ago/ it's probally different than todays model ,had to change the ram once but it still works fine

fireout · 10-17-2006, 04:58 PM

Cdowns yours looks pretty much the same as my newer hoist except mine has the fold up legs. Cool scooter by the way!

qksilver · 10-17-2006, 05:53 PM

I would trade you my NEWER hoist for that collection of metal hanging on it

zipgun · 10-20-2006, 10:56 PM

Hey CDOWNS is that a WLA !!! GEEZ my hoist didnt come with that attachment !! Guess I got shorted again. That looks like a WLA I saw in Afghanistan!

cdowns · 10-21-2006, 06:54 AM

not wl /'its 74ci vl 1931

Americanrider · 11-01-2006, 12:20 PM

The cylinder pump on mine gave out last month, it's only one year old. I have tried adding Hyd jack oil and bleeding it but it still will not hold anything.

Watch your fingers!

*Billla* · 11-01-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Americanrider

The cylinder pump on mine gave out last month, it's only one year old. I have tried adding Hyd jack oil and bleeding it but it still will not hold anything.

Watch your fingers!

Is there a repair/rebuild kit available, or a replacement cylinder....or do you need to source a new one from somewhere else?

cableguy0 · 11-04-2006, 04:36 AM

the cylinders have gotten cheap enough now that rebuilding them isnt even worth it. harbor freight sells them in the store.

Kevin45 · 01-08-2007, 12:48 PM

If you replace the hydraulic cylinder, shop around for a double pump cylinder. It raises on the upstroke and on the downstroke. I can look at the brand of mine and post it on here but I am at work right now.

Kevin

7T2 · 03-25-2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin45

If you replace the hydraulic cylinder, shop around for a double pump cylinder. It raises on the upstroke and on the downstroke. I can look at the brand of mine and post it on here but I am at work right now.

Kevin

I just replaced the cylinder in mine with an AIR POWERED one that harbor freight also sells. Less than $50 on sale. You can still pump it the old fashioned way, or you can sit in a chair and drink a beer while your compressor does the work!

Old cylinder still worked, by the way, just wanted the convenience of air power. I have had an air over hydraulic jack for years now. Really comes in handy on lowered vehicles where there is no room to pump once you get the jack positioned.

shaneo2112RUSH · 01-13-2007, 05:19 AM

I have the same engine hoist for about a year and love it. Im picked up my engine and trans at the same time with no problem.

the only draw back i had when i purchased mine there were not enough bolts and washers for the rear handles to push the hoist around and for the wheels.
luckly i had a few laying around to complete the hoist

10-09-2006, 07:56 PM	#1
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? Wondering if anyone has experience with the 2-ton folding engine hoist from HF - I need to have a shop hoist now that I'm one-armed for the next 3-4 months http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=35915 THANKS!

10-09-2006, 09:40 PM	#2
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? I have been using one for about 2 years now. It works well for what I use it for. I have used it to pull BB, SB, a 6.2 diesel, put one bed on top of another and 2 cabs on top on a deck I built on top of another trucks bed. I wouldn't want to use it in a commercial shop but home use it is fine. Make sure the oild level is right and lub every pivot point and the casters. One thing , a few people have had some problems with them, open the box and check all the welds and see if they look good.

10-14-2006, 09:30 PM	#5
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,814	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? I picked this up today and was very impressed with what I found. The welds were great, the hardware was fine - Grade 8 where it needed to be and everything was there. The only downside is that the hyd cylinder takes a lot of pumps to move...but that's minor. Folds up VERY small! NOTE: there is an error in the manual - the casters on the front of the base must be attached with short bolts; check the exploded view. Iif you get one you'll see what I mean

10-16-2006, 11:09 PM	#6
fireout Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: NE Oklahoma USA Posts: 63	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? I have been using one for about 6 months and it has worked great.

10-17-2006, 08:14 AM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? We have practically the same hoist, it has pulled a few motors from trucks and boats, it has moved my '67 cab a few times, great item is space is a premium __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 10-17-2006 at 08:15 AM.

10-17-2006, 03:12 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? i got mine over 10years ago/ it's probally different than todays model ,had to change the ram once but it still works fine Attached Images __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-17-2006, 04:58 PM	#9
fireout Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: NE Oklahoma USA Posts: 63	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? Cdowns yours looks pretty much the same as my newer hoist except mine has the fold up legs. Cool scooter by the way!

10-17-2006, 05:53 PM	#10
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? I would trade you my NEWER hoist for that collection of metal hanging on it

10-20-2006, 10:56 PM	#11
zipgun ZIPGUN Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 51	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? Hey CDOWNS is that a WLA !!! GEEZ my hoist didnt come with that attachment !! Guess I got shorted again. That looks like a WLA I saw in Afghanistan!

10-21-2006, 06:54 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? not wl /'its 74ci vl 1931 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-01-2006, 12:20 PM	#13
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? The cylinder pump on mine gave out last month, it's only one year old. I have tried adding Hyd jack oil and bleeding it but it still will not hold anything. Watch your fingers!

11-04-2006, 04:36 AM	#15
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? the cylinders have gotten cheap enough now that rebuilding them isnt even worth it. harbor freight sells them in the store. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-08-2007, 12:48 PM	#16
Kevin45 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Urbana, Ohio Posts: 591	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? If you replace the hydraulic cylinder, shop around for a double pump cylinder. It raises on the upstroke and on the downstroke. I can look at the brand of mine and post it on here but I am at work right now. Kevin __________________ '93 Silverado Reg. Cab Shortbox .060 over 350 Quick and fun!!!

01-13-2007, 05:19 AM	#18
shaneo2112RUSH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pueblo,Colo Posts: 424	Re: Experience with Harbor Freight Hoist? I have the same engine hoist for about a year and love it. Im picked up my engine and trans at the same time with no problem. the only draw back i had when i purchased mine there were not enough bolts and washers for the rear handles to push the hoist around and for the wheels. luckly i had a few laying around to complete the hoist



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