Hey Neil,

That is sweet.. what is the crank there.. a boat trailer part?  We
usually use a hoist or 4x4 and ratchet straps.. but a hand winch would
be much faster. Got any links perhaps?

Thanks,

Jim Akiba

On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 12:30 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
>  >
>