Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Primered_69 · 05-12-2010, 11:58 AM

I tried to drop the engine in my frame and my engine hoist would not go under the front a-arms...

Called Tx_Firefighter and he told me to use some wood under the front wheels to elevate it enough...

Here is my question...if I put a two by 10 onder the front wheels I can get the hoist under the a-arms with about 1/4 of an inch gap...if I drop the engine in it will this force the a-arms down where that gap is gone? Will the a-arms be on the engine hoist arms?

Should I use 2 - 2X10 stack on each other? Or is one 2x10 enough?

This is a bare frame without the cab, bed, etc. on it...would the 2 boards make it angle too much and make getting the engine lined up harder?

71swb4x4 · 05-12-2010, 12:01 PM

The tires are all that can compress that will drop the a-arms more. You can inflate your tires extra to combat that. If it does compress it too much you could always use a floor jack to raise the frame more. Although without the sheet metal on the frame an extra board won't make it any harder to work on.

**mr48chev** · 05-12-2010, 12:01 PM

Yep, use what you need to do the job, that's what I have to do on one of mine. You shouldn't have an issue using the 2x10's stacked up.

chris91 · 05-13-2010, 05:52 PM

Is it possible to install the engine from the side of the truck since it is a bare frame.

OLEBEATER · 05-13-2010, 05:57 PM

GEE WIZ man, jack it up and put it on jack stands and put the motor in. Its not rocket science.

cdowns · 05-13-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OLEBEATER

GEE WIZ man, jack it up and put it on jack stands and put the motor in. Its not rocket science.

actually the jack stands get in the way of the hoist legs frequently and makes the hoist a pain to position properly// sort of like havin the right launch pad makes it easier to achieve orbit

Primered_69 · 05-13-2010, 07:49 PM

Thanks evryone for the help. Never built a truck fromt he frame up...I like all the opinions I can get...

Tx Firefighter · 05-13-2010, 09:29 PM

I agree with the other guy too. Stab the engine in from the side so the hoist legs are perpendicular to the frame rails, one hoist leg in front of the tire and one behind it.

Leviticus · 05-13-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OLEBEATER

GEE WIZ man, jack it up and put it on jack stands and put the motor in. Its not rocket science.

Cmon Man, no reason to get an attitude. We all do something for the first time at one point in our lives.

And like said above, id stab it in from the side or install it and jack the frame up some if it rests on the cherry picker legs after install.

ratrod67 · 05-13-2010, 10:43 PM

Looking forward to seeing some progress pics.

05-12-2010, 11:58 AM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? I tried to drop the engine in my frame and my engine hoist would not go under the front a-arms... Called Tx_Firefighter and he told me to use some wood under the front wheels to elevate it enough... Here is my question...if I put a two by 10 onder the front wheels I can get the hoist under the a-arms with about 1/4 of an inch gap...if I drop the engine in it will this force the a-arms down where that gap is gone? Will the a-arms be on the engine hoist arms? Should I use 2 - 2X10 stack on each other? Or is one 2x10 enough? This is a bare frame without the cab, bed, etc. on it...would the 2 boards make it angle too much and make getting the engine lined up harder? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

05-12-2010, 12:01 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? The tires are all that can compress that will drop the a-arms more. You can inflate your tires extra to combat that. If it does compress it too much you could always use a floor jack to raise the frame more. Although without the sheet metal on the frame an extra board won't make it any harder to work on. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

05-12-2010, 12:01 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,640	Re: Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? Yep, use what you need to do the job, that's what I have to do on one of mine. You shouldn't have an issue using the 2x10's stacked up.

05-13-2010, 05:52 PM	#4
chris91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: summerville, sc Posts: 93	Re: Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? Is it possible to install the engine from the side of the truck since it is a bare frame.

05-13-2010, 05:57 PM	#5
OLEBEATER Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 295	Re: Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? GEE WIZ man, jack it up and put it on jack stands and put the motor in. Its not rocket science.

05-13-2010, 07:49 PM	#7
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Re: Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? Thanks evryone for the help. Never built a truck fromt he frame up...I like all the opinions I can get... __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

05-13-2010, 09:29 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? I agree with the other guy too. Stab the engine in from the side so the hoist legs are perpendicular to the frame rails, one hoist leg in front of the tire and one behind it. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-13-2010, 10:43 PM	#10
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Truck too low to use Engine Hoist?? Looking forward to seeing some progress pics.



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