BodybyFisher Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I am thinking about buying this engine hoist/crane: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93840 Does that 1-ton crane look adequate to drop my carriage down to do the ISS in the tranny.. Its a cheap crane at $130, normally $160, or do you think I should go for this 2-ton unit at $200?: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=35915 Thanks, Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimD Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Two concerns, Mike. 1: Will you will be lowering the cradle just enough to get to the tranny side panel OR are you dropping the cradle completely to a pallet or some device with small wheels?? I don't see how you could use those cranes to drop the engine cradle to the floor. There is not enough room between the front wheels of the crane to position a pallet to hold the cradle. Am I making the word picture clear? 2: The first crane gives you numbers to de-rate the capacity as the boom is extended "Maximum working capacity: 1 ton; Boom extension capacities: 1 ton @ 36-1/4", 3/4 ton @ 45-1/2", 1/2 ton @ 50-1/4", 1/4 ton @ 50-1/4" The second crane does not provide this critical information. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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