Thread: Overhead engine support

Had anyone ever used an overhead engine support on a grand prix? Like one of these Amazon.com: Lisle 58000 Engine Hanger: Automotive.

Also has anyone tried to build their own?

What exactly are you trying to hang the motor to do? I had to do this on my old motor to get to the pan and just used 2 2x4's on their edge between the fenders and a chain on the stock hooks of the motor. Never even moved.

Frankly not sure what I'm going to end up doing with it. Going to be working on several things and can't feasilbly pull the motor out just wondering how well these work before I start building one from high grade steel tubing.

Harbor Freight sells them. I purchased one for $45. They work great.

Yay, road trip to Sioux City. Guess I better bring a boat.

Well looks like i'm just going to pull the whole thing anyway. Cost of a cheap foldaway hoist and engine stand is low enough to just go ahead and buy a set. Unless I can borrow a set from a friend since I am already borrowing his spare pickup.

Lucky for me it is a 4x4. 95 dodge dakota that was rebuilt after a nasty accident back in 98. Only has 120k miles. Going to try to convince him to sell it to me.