Tried to kill myself.

[justinburnett]

So... I had to get my transmission out, and I've never done this before. 1973 K20, basically stock height maybe plus an inch or two. Anyway I've pulled the engine before so I figured I'd just leave the transmission on and pull both out since I don't have a trans jack or a lift. Had all sorts of problems, finally got it moving and I couldn't get it high enough to clear the core support. Dropped it back down, and ran the arm out to the last setting which SAYS good for 1000lbs. Lifted it up, got it almost high enough and the damned thing spun sideways a little and got overbalanced and started to go ass-over-tea-kettle on me. Now of course, being a retard with no healthy regard for anything large and heavy that's swinging around in the air at face level, my friend gets under the damned thing and tries to catch it instead of just letting it go. I jumped on the side of the hoist and managed to get just enough weight to get it to settle back down. We were up on about 2 1/2 wheels there for a second. That'll get your heart pumping.... anyway, we got it back in line and managed to move it away and drop it back down to where it was manageable. I'm really glad it worked out like it did, but I definitely ripped my guy a new asshole for getting under 600lbs+ of steel. I would have been more than happy to watch it destroy my fender and shatter on the ground than crush a friend, no matter how little of a survival instinct he has. Anyway, just a heads up to anyone who hasn't done it, be very careful. Next time I'll let some air out of the tires so I don't have to lift as far, and maybe just pull them one at a time. Also the jack is getting stabilizers next time I have my welder handy.

[allengator]

Who got ripped a new one for extending the boom but not extending the legs of the hoist?? (or buying a hoist with out extendable legs??)

J/K.... glad y'all are ok!!!

[84C30]

OMG! I've seen it happen more than once, it's not much fun is it? Thank god both of you guys were not hurt. Let it go it's easier to fix it then try to heal.

[meter swinger]

Well, most of us have some stupid stuff. Kudos to you for having the stones to post it.
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[justinburnett]

Hey, I don't mind admitting my mistakes (to anyone but my wife), if it could save someone a lot of hurt or frustration later. And yes, it is my fault for buying the cheapo China-hoist in the first place.
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[Pop's C-10]

That'll get tha red flowing...good & bad...

[Clyde65]

I remember a friend inviting me over to "help" him pull his motor in HS, he had a chain wrapped over a tree and a come along moving the engine and trans out, tree branch broke, landed on his car, totaling car, mom was screaming her head off, dad was p1ss3d because the tree scratched the newly painted barn. I never went back for anything automotive related, figured I learned my lesson on the first time. Redneck at its finest.

[babyJay]

Glad you're both OK. Learn from this and you're good to go.

[wyattglock]

Good to hear you made it through that alive! I know the way I had to yank my engine and trans wasn't the most graceful, but just remember that if you think it might be unstable. It most definitely is!

[Altec]

Sounds like your friend tried to kill himself.

I always do the engine and trans separate unless I have the core support out. Which in some cases is worth the time if you don't have the proper tools to help remove the transmission. Even the extra time not killing yourself, and give you all the room in the world.

[72 Super]

Glad you both are okay, it could have been a lot worst. Thanks for posting as we can all learn from situations like this.

Ray

[Psycho71]

Glad nobody was hurt. But let me tell you something about your friend, you might already know. That guy is a good one to have around in a pinch. He might not always make the most intelligent decisions, but give me one friend who will react under pressure, and I'll give you five who won't.

Now I'm not advocating anyone dive under a SBC and trans to keep it from hitting the ground or truck. But the simple fact that he reacted, and didn't just turn and run, tells me a little about the fella.

[justinburnett]

Yeah, you got something there. Wouldn't pick anyone else to have around if things went wrong.
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[BigBlocksRule]

That'll make you pinch a hole in your shorts, huh? I've had a few near-misses, it only takes once to really get your attention. I quit pulling engines and trannies together, too much opportunity for disaster.
Don't be too hard on your buddy, there's not a lot of time to think when everything starts tipping over...

[motornut]

With the engine up in the air going over the rad
I always tell my kid to stand back,cause he's always wanting to be helpfull
I tell em we'll pick it up when the dust settles
and everbody plays with steeltoes boots or shoes(now seen steeltoe sandels too lol)

[timjt]

gota watch those steel toes, we wouldn't let anybody wear them on the construction site (mason work, its ok for framers) because the boss figured it was better to crush a toe than get the toes stuck in the pinched metal.

[motornut]

well here on a job site it would be shut down with out steel toes
no matter what the boss says It's the law
I'd still prefer to drop a brick on my boots over runners
and an engine lol

[baclay9]

Originally Posted by timjt

gota watch those steel toes, we wouldn't let anybody wear them on the construction site (mason work, its ok for framers) because the boss figured it was better to crush a toe than get the toes stuck in the pinched metal.

Your boss should watch mythbusters....
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[timjt]

lol, never saw that episode. Just knew I had to go buy a $80 pair of boots when I started working for them.

[motornut]

Originally Posted by baclay9

Your boss should watch mythbusters....
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Nov 9th 2005 didn't see that one

[timjt]

thanks, I'll youtube it and maybe send him a link

[motornut]

I tried to find it no luck