Tech Week...going for lowest tech award...hoisting engine.

A bunch of people here at the wreaking yards use coat hangers, the wire kind.

 

Always something to learn on the HAMB!

 

Now just who in the hell gave this great thred only one star???
This is awesome, I'm LMAO!!!

Ok, so not the greatest idea, I'll give you guys that one, but you all know your thinking about how you could use it.

 

This reminds me of the time in the USAF, when I paid my $5.00 to enter the office door Xmas decorating contest. I thought I had a sure winner with Bah! Humbug scrawled on a 3 X 5 card. Guess I shoulda used a bigger card.

 

How 'bout some points for the patina on the 8BA?

 

hmmmmm.... i wonder if you could use a bungee cord and pull on it till it just kinda bounces out?? naww, that's scary too

 

I've used fan belts too. These guys are just pussies.

 

what's next, rubber bands, belts?

 

Seems everyone is afraid of everything any more.....I'll bet those belts are stronger than a cheap chinese made chain...

 

I wonder if I can take out insurance on you......almost a sure bet

 

Yea it will work .....I've seen the guys in the wrecking yard use seat belts too, but just in case it goes bad make sure you have your cell phone in your hand so you can dial 911 !

 

3' of chain cost $5 at Ace. and I've never seen a 5 year old chain split apart. can you say the same for a junkyard v belt?

 

Ace sells grade 80 hardened steel chain for $1.70 a foot?

 

Actually there are times when your belt idea is the right tool Ive been using belts in various ways to lift for years they are hell for strong. Used them to lift and move my air compressor. and various engines for years!

 

Hey Beers,

These guys have no imagination. I'm working on a tech for my home built jack stands... Check it out!




LOL Just messin' with ya!

 

X2... and the ones that are not thinking of using the idea on other lighter, but odd shaped car items, are either the real Darwins, or they never build or do anything.

 

I don't see a problem , I wouldn't get under it but I do a lot of dumb shit.

 

I've broken plenty fan belts, but never a seat belt.

 

bingo....

 

I like it!!...can't wait to show Dad...he will be so pissed off at me..but it do the math..this guy is right..im gonna try it with just 1 instead or 2...ha and look at all the responses ..most of the negative ned's just wish they though of it first!!!
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Very few people "deserve" to be killed.

Indian Larry suffered the consequences of a bad decision that lead to his death. Nothing inherently evil about riding a motorcycle like that so he didnt "deserve" to die

 

Speakin' of GREAT tech and jackstands. Can see some pics of those high tech concrete blocks in action????

 

Ya mean tipped sideways?
I ben scared of 3 web "columns," too many lurking under cars!

 

If you use new fan belts I'll go along with your tech. Ever turned a used belt over and flexed it the opposite direction? SCARY just begines to describe the possible out comes.

Frank

 

There is just one belt on each side of the engine. Passed one end of the belt down through the manifold, back up through the manifold, and bring the ends together.

Nothing wrong with being negative about it...individual choice.

 

I think I'll take a Harbor Freight cherry picker over the fan belt trick anyday.
Of course.........It's not low tech then.

 

Wow, I'm on my third dog beer and that still looks scary!

 

Funny. I've used this method a few times and a chain a lot more....I've had a chain break with a engine on it, but not a belt......just saying.

 

Problem I would have is that I will ALWAYS forget to unbolt the engine so I end up lifting whole car.

 

the only thing that caught me , was the belts are only around the head stud nutz . slipery slope i believe .............. steve