Ryans_pewter_ss

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My girlfriends dad works on forklifts and he said they use it to pull her brothers engine in his race car(86 Iroc). Does anyone see a problem with using a forklit to act as a engine hoist?

Halloran

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An actual engine hoist is probably going to give you more control and is going to be more delicate in the process. If you do use a forklift just make sure either you or someone has tender fingers on the hydraulic controls. Here's another pic for you.

Ryans_pewter_ss

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Thanks alot!! Now all i gotta do is get my motor finished

Scoggin Dickey

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It would be easier with an engine hoist, and if you have access to a load leveler it will be even better so that you can tilt the engine once it's pulled forward and come out more smoothly

Ryans_pewter_ss

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I'll see if i can find a nice hoist!!

BlackBirdSS

Can someone be a little more specific as to the criteria of a good engine hoist? I have access to two and I do not know what to look for.

Are there any brands/styles that are better than others, in terms of flexability and manuverability?

Are there any specific characteristics of a "good" one versus a "not so good" one?

Probably a stupid question but I figured I'd ask.

GT Griller

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Like Scoggin Dickey said, we were able to pull the one out of his camaro thru the top with the tranny still on it.......

Now reading what u said about having a forklift and using that, i would go from underneath.....use the forklift to lift the body and drop the motor on the k-member and roll it out on the front tires....That would be the easiest way with a forklift.

NemeSS

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same here, have always removed from top with t56 or 60e
with hood on, even with stock manifolds.and accesories
i dont figure to remove from the bottom its more work imo
unless there is a tubular kmember going back in, i dont see the point.

Z28/2002

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Got mine out from the top as well