Double the line with a snach block, then put your *** into it and it lifts well. When lowering you have to raise it enough to release the safety latch with one hand while holding the weight with the other, then lower and replace the safety latch before reaching the end of the stroke. Stop and take a sip of beer, then repeat this process about 30-40 times.
I've got a receiver hitch welded to the front bumper of my tractor and a receiver hitch built for my 3 point hitch, handy for moving trailers around. I made a push bar with chain hooks welded to the sides that fits in a receive hitch. You can pull the tractor up to the bumper, chain the frame to the push bar and push or pull a vehicle just about anywhere. I also put a receiver on the back of my mower deck so I can move trailers with having to stop when cutting gr***.
Honestly, in nice weather I prefer working outdoors. Most of my garages have been so small they end up as an oversized shed after being packed with tools & parts, so you really work out of them, not in them Neat trick with the kubota though. Which for the record I am also jealous of. Oh, and you ain't a true redneck unless your hoist rig involves an old driveshaft somehow
Tractor with a loader on it has always been my preferred method of pulling an engine. It also makes cars easy to move around. I have done a lot of work outside over the years.
I've had it for about fifteen years hence the 100 tab instead of what it would cost now. I know I'd hate to have to pay the asking price for my long handled SnapOn ratchet now. As far as make shift engine lifts go, my neighbor did one of the best last summer. He stacked two stacks of pallets beside his semi and laid a big beam across them and pulled the the engine out of the truck. I didn't think to get a picture or two though. At least that shows that anyone can afford somthing that you can use to pull an engine. in answer to the come along question, they will work if you have one strong enough but letting the engine down can be touch and go. A HF one ton chain hoist isn't that expensive though. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=996
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