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Subject:Re: Engine Removal Tool
From:neil N
Date:Sun, 6 Apr 2008 09:30:46 -0700

Good lookin' hoist Tabe!

I use a variation on this theme:

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ZoltanHoist.jpg/ZoltanHoist-full;init:.jpg

It was also *super* handy for fine tuning engine position before
making the carrier for my engine conversion.

Cheers,

Neil.

On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 8:51 AM, Tabe Johnson
<greentabe-vanagon@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have been extremely pleased with my home made engine support stand.  Since
>  the weight of the engine is taken by the van, not the ground, the van doesn't sag
>  and change your angles when the engine's weight is transferred.
>
>  http://picasaweb.google.com/xxtabe/Vanagons/photo#5186158447499574850
>
>
>  tabe johnson/87 westy
>