On 11/3/06, Zoltan <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> I used to use a 'cherry picker' style engine hoist for removing or installing an engine.  I can't tell you how impractical it is to install the engine with it.

Was it an issue with installing just the engine onto the already in
place transmission? I found the boom-type engine lift worked great
when putting in the engine and transmission as a single pre-assembled
unit. Lifted the engine up halfway, crawled under and shoved the
transmission into position on its mount, and boomed the engine right
on up. With everything all assembled, though, it nearly balances at
the flywheel-side lift point, making it a snap to align the
transmission mount and shove its bolt through, giving the whole thing
an aligned hinge point against which to lift the engine crossbeam in
place.

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John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"