WTB: Engine Crane and Stand

[solitaire]

Hi All,

Does anyone work somewhere that could sory me out with a trade discount or similiar?

Thanks

Dave

[Looonie]

You want new?

I've got a pair of engine stands I'll be getting rid of once the engines on them are gone. Also have an engine crane I'm considering parting with.

[solitaire]

You want new?

I've got a pair of engine stands I'll be getting rid of once the engines on them are gone. Also have an engine crane I'm considering parting with.

Doesn't have to be new, just looking for something that has not lived outside - would like something thats been looked after, dont mind spending a little time on it patching paint or whatever..

How long to you want to get shot of them?

[Bling]

Every so often supercheap have their engine cranes on special for like $250, pretty hard to beat that for value. I got a topmaq one for a bit more than that and it's pretty damn handy.

[solitaire]

Every so often supercheap have their engine cranes on special for like $250, pretty hard to beat that for value. I got a topmaq one for a bit more than that and it's pretty damn handy.

Yeah... i failed to snap it up last sale

Kicking myself, didn't think i would be doing an engine out until much later this year/next year

[Bling]

I've seen it on sale twice in the last six months, so unless you need it asap, it might be on sale again in a month or two. This is the topmaq one I got for $280 or $290. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 362988.htm

I have borrowed one before from another TS'er a couple times, but decided it would be handy to have around when I wanted.

[Looonie]

You want new?

I've got a pair of engine stands I'll be getting rid of once the engines on them are gone. Also have an engine crane I'm considering parting with.

Doesn't have to be new, just looking for something that has not lived outside - would like something thats been looked after, dont mind spending a little time on it patching paint or whatever..

How long to you want to get shot of them?

I can't get rid of them until the engines they are on go, the 2JZ is going to Ryan hopefully in a coupla weeks. The 1JZ is whenever somebody buys it. Need to keep the engine hoist until they are gone as well, to aid in loading for removal.

None have lived outside, always been in garage. Can grab some photos if you're keen and don't need something super urgent?

[jbod]

if you need an engine stand, hoist etc i can get you one from work for cheap (:, along with pretty much any engineering related stuff . just pm me

[solitaire]

I can't get rid of them until the engines they are on go, the 2JZ is going to Ryan hopefully in a coupla weeks. The 1JZ is whenever somebody buys it. Need to keep the engine hoist until they are gone as well, to aid in loading for removal.

None have lived outside, always been in garage. Can grab some photos if you're keen and don't need something super urgent?

Hmm wife is freaking out that I "Just sold the mr2 and now there will be another car in the driveway" - so i have to move fast, think i have about 2 weeks to get a crane at the most before certain privileges are revoked

if you need an engine stand, hoist etc i can get you one from work for cheap (:, along with pretty much any engineering related stuff . just pm me

Awesome, pm'd

[Dell'Orto]

Would invest in something heavier duty than tha SCA ones, unless they do a decent version...1250kg doesnt give you much head room really.

[Mr Revhead]

Just buy an Imp so you can use a floor jack instead

[solitaire]

Would invest in something heavier duty than tha SCA ones, unless they do a decent version...1250kg doesnt give you much head room really.

What would you recommend mate?

[Dell'Orto]

Look into the Wayco ones, they're very well made. Plus they rekit all their rams with NZ spec seals and fluid. I assume jbod works for blackwoods or the like, definitely get a price from him.

[solitaire]

Bump, JBOD's pricing was good for quality gear but im looking for something from china - or at least priced in that area.

Should have snapped up that supercheap sale - hindsight is 20/20

[Dell'Orto]

None of the TM ones appeal? I think the chap is savebarn or something who sells a lot of chinese engineering stuff
Edit: How about this http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 493020.htm
or this for new
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 177924.htm

[Grrrrrrr!]

Savebarn has mostly cheap junk, but i did pick up a cheap gravity spray gun that actually works pretty well..
2T engine crane looks same as the one we have downstairs, worked fine for lifting an sw over its transaxle, and several big iron (pig iron?) motors out of various muscle cars.
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[Bling]

Haven't had any issues with my 1Ton crane. Lifts the escort shell no worries. 2Ton trademe ones will give you more of a lifting buffer, but quality is all the same i'm sure. Problem is these days it's hard to know if the premium you're paying is actually towards better quality parts or just because they claim it's better. I'd back a brand new 1Ton unit over a 2nd hand left outside of years 2ton unit personally.

For normal use I imagine you'd get away with using it at the 1T, 750KG or 500KG positions without needing the 250KG position. I'm not saying you should buy 1ton over anything else. Just that I don't think for light diy use there is much to gain from spending more. I paid more for my floor jack than engine crane as that gets a lot more use.

All that said, I chose what I did based on price and size of the crane when not in use (I barely have half a garage) and what load i'd likely put it under. my2c

This one will probably close around $250 http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-par ... 468560.htm

[RomanV]

The ones with a higher rating generally have a longer reach, or more to the point a longer reach at a given load rating.i dont think id be able to lift me engine in or out with one of the smaller ones.

[solitaire]

Thanks all, i forgot to update this but i got a 2t jobby off trademe for $220, as new condition - pretty stoked.

So just after a stand now but thats not as urgent.