Uh somewhere I have a link .........

Here's one sent to me by either Zoltan or his friend (who's page it is IIRC):

http://wavanagon.googlepages.com/87westfaliaenginework

It shows more detail.

Next time I would use 2x6 for rails.

I bought something like (or same) as this:

http://www.shelbyindustries.com/winches.html

from Princess auto.

yah I guess it's like a boat winch or in fact is a boat winch.

This worm gear type was like $99 Cnd. There are less expensive ones.

I got the idea from Zoltan on the list here.

Neil.

On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Jim Akiba <syncrolist@bostig.com> wrote:
> 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
>  >  >
>  >
>

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