My Summer Car Engine Hoist
I’ve been working on my Summer Car for a few months now, and one of the most important things I needed to do was build an engine hoist. An engine hoist is a device that is used to lift and lower an engine into and out of a vehicle. It’s a very important tool for anyone who works on cars, and it’s something that I’m glad I was able to build myself.
Materials
To build my engine hoist, I used the following materials:
- 1″ steel tubing
- 1/2″ steel plate
- 1/4″ steel plate
- 1/2″ bolts
- 1/2″ nuts
- 1/2″ washers
- 1/4″ bolts
- 1/4″ nuts
- 1/4″ washers
- Chain
- Clevis hooks
- Eye bolts
- Welder
- Angle grinder
- Drill
- Tap and die set
Construction
The first step in building my engine hoist was to cut the steel tubing to length. I used a hacksaw to cut the tubing, and then I used a grinder to smooth the edges. Next, I welded the tubing together to form the frame of the hoist. I used a 1/2″ steel plate to reinforce the base of the hoist, and I used 1/4″ steel plate to make the arms of the hoist.
Once the frame of the hoist was complete, I added the chain and clevis hooks. I also added eye bolts to the arms of the hoist so that I could attach the engine to the hoist. The final step was to test the hoist by lifting an engine. I used a 1-ton engine hoist to lift the engine, and the hoist worked perfectly.
Conclusion
I’m very happy with how my engine hoist turned out. It’s a sturdy and well-built hoist that will be able to lift and lower an engine into and out of my car. I’m glad that I was able to build this hoist myself, and I’m confident that it will be a valuable tool for me in the years to come.
Photos
Here are some photos of my engine hoist:
