Engine and gearbox - how hard to fit to car?

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by DanEC

I agree with Chicagowil about needing a good heavy duty hoist with a long reach and high capacity. Years ago I pulled a 427/4 speed altogether out of my 66 Corvette from the front and it was all it could do to reach it and snatch it out from the front. And this motor had aluminum heads and intake so not especially heavy. Had to clear everything out in front of the motor including the radiator support.

Originally Posted by xb-60

Don't want to find myself in the situation where I'm 6" too short in my reach. I'll check my hoist (currently disassembled) and report back....

Lucky I checked.
With the boom extended to maximum reach (which de-rates the lift capacity from 1250kg to 500kg) I have a reach of around 1.2m (4ft) and I need around 1.5m (5ft) to approach from the front of the car. Approaching from the side, which some recommend, I have plenty of reach as well as the ability to easily adjust in fore/aft and transverse directions.
Better to establish that beforehand rather than on the day

Cheers!
Glen