Lifting Outboard

[teamhart2]

So I'm ready to throw my engine back on, and want to do it a little smoother than when I pulled it off. So instead of having a few friends try to manhandle it back on, I want to lift it with a come along. The problem is that the garage in the house im renting is finished and I have no overhead place to lift from, there is a solid beam I could throw a bolt or lag screw in to lift from but I dont know if that will be strong enough. The engine is rated at 250lbs can I screw a bolt or lag screw to the side of the beam and leave enough out to hook my comealong to? or will the shear strength be too much? any suggestions on if this will work or what size screw/bolt I would need to keep it safe.

Or should I just go outside and throw the cable over a fat tree limb?

[cmpulse170]

So I'm ready to throw my engine back on, and want to do it a little smoother than when I pulled it off. So instead of having a few friends try to manhandle it back on, I want to lift it with a come along. The problem is that the garage in the house im renting is finished and I have no overhead place to lift from, there is a solid beam I could throw a bolt or lag screw in to lift from but I dont know if that will be strong enough. The engine is rated at 250lbs can I screw a bolt or lag screw to the side of the beam and leave enough out to hook my comealong to? or will the shear strength be too much? any suggestions on if this will work or what size screw/bolt I would need to keep it safe.

Or should I just go outside and throw the cable over a fat tree limb?

Th2 a eye bolt thru the beam would be better. I don't know the strength of a lag bolt without looking it up.
Something like this but longer w/ washers and a nut to keep from pulling thru.http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_20001_20001

[Enticer1]

Teamhart, go outside and use the tree so you don't have to worry about the shear-strength of a bolt. Trees are much more sturdy than something man made.

[cmpulse170]

Teamhart, go outside and use the tree so you don't have to worry about the shear-strength of a bolt. Trees are much more sturdy than something man made.

Enticer not trying to start something, but interesting you would say that. I work for a large engineering firm employing over 54,000 people worldwide and that's the first time I've ever heard that.:confused: What do you base that on?

[wizard8575]

Maybe he meant redneck made, not engineered to it fullest potential?

Enticer not trying to start something, but interesting you would say that. I work for a large engineering firm employing over 54,000 people worldwide and that's the first time I've ever heard that.:confused: What do you base that on?

[cmpulse170]

Maybe he meant redneck made, not engineered to it fullest potential?

:rof:I should've thought of that before I typed away. The bolt chart says he can use a 3/8" -16 eye bolt, it will hold 1200lbs vertically.;)

[teamhart2]

cant go vertical through the beam though cause of the ceiling so it has to be through the side, part of the dilemma, any thoughts on doing it that way?

Ill use the tree if I have too, almost easier since I wont have to worry about it.

[83PREDICTOR]

I have a tree so I used a engine lift. Worked great.

I also made a tripod out of 10ft long 4x4's once. Also worked great.

I actually used both when I did my engine swap.

[cmpulse170]

cant go vertical through the beam though cause of the ceiling so it has to be through the side, part of the dilemma, any thoughts on doing it that way?

Ill use the tree if I have too, almost easier since I wont have to worry about it.

TH2 the quick and easy way would be to use the tree. To answer your question you can go horizontal as long the beam above you is either a engineered beam, meaning fabricated or a 4x4 that's supported on bearing walls. Make sure you use a eye bolt thru the beam so it doesn't pull out. I would'nt leave the motor hanging overnight. If the motor was heavier I would use the tree or go vertically.

[teamhart2]

used the tree, it worked great and was easier because the beam was a pain to get at, this way i could test the tree strength by jumpin on it with a buddy and not worry about tensile shear strength stuff. Hung the engine with a comealong and bolted it on.... pics will be in the enticer overhaul thread

[Enticer1]

Thats exacatly what I was referring to. (4 by 4 tripods ect.) When it came time to pull the big block outta the truck the oak tree didn't even flinch. I leave a permanent chain hanging from a limb just off the side of the driveway, very handy when needed. C-pulse I apolgize, the chain that I hooked the cum-a-long to was man made.

[supergenius74]

I have always just used an engine hoist, you can buy one at TSC for fairly cheap. When I did not have one of those i use the beam method in the garage but I never used a come along. I just used a ratchet strap, even with a 400 lb motor a ratchet strap has no problems ratcheting the engine up. I would lifte engine till it cleared the transom/jackplate and then crank the wheel on the trailer down until the holes lined up on the engine bracket, got so good at it I can do it by myself. -shane