FC oil pan remove & reinstall question

Pete_89T2 · 11-22-2010, 08:22 AM

A little off-topic, but since I started the thread and we got into the topic of engine hoists, what do you guys think of this one? (ref. link to Harbor Freight tools)

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-c...ane-93840.html

Based on the reviews & specs, it sounds like this would suit my needs (occasional use on my RX-7s). There's a Harbor Freight store a few miles from my house that has it in stock, but it's not set up and on display for me to inspect. I like the fact that it's foldable and saves me some garage space. Cost is a steal - with the coupons I have, if I buy it on turkey day, it rings up at about $99.00

The question is would it have the reach & capacity to pull the engine/tranny out of an FC? Anyone out there own and use one of these?

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-22-2010, 10:16 AM

I'd go one size up. The hoist I have is a 2 ton and the casters on that are lackluster at best. Actually going to swap them out soon. Bigger is better.... It's just going to eb thicker steel, not much of a difference in size. Shouldn't be that much more expensive. CL maybe?

Pete_89T2 · 11-22-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

I'd go one size up. The hoist I have is a 2 ton and the casters on that are lackluster at best. Actually going to swap them out soon. Bigger is better.... It's just going to eb thicker steel, not much of a difference in size. Shouldn't be that much more expensive. CL maybe?

Is yours the Harbor Freight 2-ton foldable hoist? Looking at the specs on that now, besides the weight capacity, the 2 ton unit gives more boom reach - 42" - 63-1/2", compared to 36-1/4" - 50-1/4" for the 1 ton unit. Price is about $50 more, before any coupons. I had my concerns about the casters too, they are a bit on the cheap side.

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-22-2010, 01:36 PM

Mine is an Excailber something.... I can pull some measurements for you tonight if you like. Even the casters on mine are on the cheap side. They're getting replaced before I attempt to drop in my buddies V8 diesel. I've heard reports that the long-block weighs 1200lbs!

Pete_89T2 · 11-22-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Mine is an Excailber something.... I can pull some measurements for you tonight if you like. Even the casters on mine are on the cheap side. They're getting replaced before I attempt to drop in my buddies V8 diesel. I've heard reports that the long-block weighs 1200lbs!

Thanks, but no need to measure. I just measured from the nose of my FC to its firewall, and the distance is longer than the max. 50-1/4" boom reach that the cheaper 1 ton hoist at HF gives you. Looks like the extra reach of the 2-ton model will be a necessity.

11-22-2010, 10:16 AM	#17
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11-22-2010, 01:36 PM	#19
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Mine is an Excailber something.... I can pull some measurements for you tonight if you like. Even the casters on mine are on the cheap side. They're getting replaced before I attempt to drop in my buddies V8 diesel. I've heard reports that the long-block weighs 1200lbs! __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

11-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#16
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD iTrader: (1) Posts: 874 Rep Power: 15	A little off-topic, but since I started the thread and we got into the topic of engine hoists, what do you guys think of this one? (ref. link to Harbor Freight tools) http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-c...ane-93840.html Based on the reviews & specs, it sounds like this would suit my needs (occasional use on my RX-7s). There's a Harbor Freight store a few miles from my house that has it in stock, but it's not set up and on display for me to inspect. I like the fact that it's foldable and saves me some garage space. Cost is a steal - with the coupons I have, if I buy it on turkey day, it rings up at about $99.00 The question is would it have the reach & capacity to pull the engine/tranny out of an FC? Anyone out there own and use one of these?