srosa707
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Anyone know where to get a good Load Leveler. IM going to be movin my Hemi around and i need a good one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
Engine Hoist Load Levelers...
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I have the HF model and all though it's not the best design ( I don't really like the way they made the crank handle on it), but it does work. I have lifted engines that weigh much more than yours with it and no problems there.srosa707 said:
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Cebby
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Mine came with my hoist - sounds like a similar design to the HF one though (the handle position stinks - runs into the chain when cranking). I just take a socket or air ratchet and spin the adjuster in or out...
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Rrumbler
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Got mine from Summit -http://www.summitracing.com/. It is a square tube instead of a flat beam, and the adjuster moves on a roller under the tube, with the lead screw on top. The only real drawback is that the crank is permanently attached; I'd prefer one that could be removed, and moved from one end to the other.
With any of these things, as you lift, if you raise it too high (if you're using a movable engine hoist), the thing starts to run into the hoist arm - gets agravating. Using a chain hoist from directly overhead eliminates this problem.
With any of these things, as you lift, if you raise it too high (if you're using a movable engine hoist), the thing starts to run into the hoist arm - gets agravating. Using a chain hoist from directly overhead eliminates this problem.
Roadster
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W-Cummins said:
I have the HF model, too, and I have used it successfully in the past, but I will probably use another source on my next engine rebuild. I wasn't very impressed with it's difficult cranking mechanism, especially when used on an incline, even when liberally greased.
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How about something from OTC?
Model 1085
http://www.otctools.com/products/detail.php?id=1142
Model 4305
http://www.otctools.com/products/detail.php?id=1439
Looks like the 1805 is free from Lappen's:
http://www.lappens.com/index.html?lang=en-us&target=d73.html
Model 1085
http://www.otctools.com/products/detail.php?id=1142
Model 4305
http://www.otctools.com/products/detail.php?id=1439
Looks like the 1805 is free from Lappen's:
http://www.lappens.com/index.html?lang=en-us&target=d73.html
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motorheadjohn
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I've got the HF unit as well. Grease everything up real well, it helps. I also put some washers on the rollers to tighten up the clearance and replaced the snap-rings. It works great.
ironroad 9c1
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i got one of these after seeing it on the VW forums ...
http://www.thestricklincompanies.com/html/other/op.html
http://www.thestricklincompanies.com/html/other/op.html
GDA
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Bumping this very, very old thread (hey, at least I searched 
) for some more recent experience as I am about a month away from a motor swap on my E30.
1) Looks like the HF unit gets the job done but is frustrating to work with... any other comments from current users?
2) Anyone used the OTC 1805 as posted by bmwpower above or even something similar in design? It would appear that one offers lots more maneuverability over the bar type. BIG downside is cost!! Also curious about how you deal with the long chain issues...
3) From other sites looks like the Arcan model that NT (Arcan Model# CL1250) sells gets solid reviews and is higher quality than the HF units. Anyone owner care to comment here?
Thanks
) for some more recent experience as I am about a month away from a motor swap on my E30.1) Looks like the HF unit gets the job done but is frustrating to work with... any other comments from current users?
2) Anyone used the OTC 1805 as posted by bmwpower above or even something similar in design? It would appear that one offers lots more maneuverability over the bar type. BIG downside is cost!! Also curious about how you deal with the long chain issues...
3) From other sites looks like the Arcan model that NT (Arcan Model# CL1250) sells gets solid reviews and is higher quality than the HF units. Anyone owner care to comment here?
Thanks
crewchief888
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the otc 1805 is great.
we had them in the last heavy eq dealer i worked at, they were old and abused when i started there, and not a single problem in the 10 years i was there.
i can see a problem using one with a cherry picker hoist because of the long chains, but with overhead cranes in the shop and cranes on the service trucks it was never a problem
we had them in the last heavy eq dealer i worked at, they were old and abused when i started there, and not a single problem in the 10 years i was there.
i can see a problem using one with a cherry picker hoist because of the long chains, but with overhead cranes in the shop and cranes on the service trucks it was never a problem
On the HF type, one simple modification that helps a LOT, is to put a proper roller bearing on the lower bolt for the "clamp". It's so easy to turn now, that I just use a 1/4" ratchet to crank it (also replaced the crankhandle with a welded on nut).
Ign
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Years ago I was told to get the OTC load rotor by experienced mechanics whose advice I still value. The price is up there. I put "OTC 1805" in my saved ebay searches and it would email me each time one came up, which was not very often.
I think I also had it search for the OTC 1806 which is the 2T version. I wound up getting one of these off ebay from someplace liquidating surplus military/govt equipment. It was new in the box and I got it for around $200 shipped, which is way under the retail of $600+
That said, it's huge and heavy, and I think the 1805 would be a more compact, effective model for general engine work.
I'm sure it'll come in handy one day. I've not had a need to use it yet.
Helpful, huh??
I think I also had it search for the OTC 1806 which is the 2T version. I wound up getting one of these off ebay from someplace liquidating surplus military/govt equipment. It was new in the box and I got it for around $200 shipped, which is way under the retail of $600+
That said, it's huge and heavy, and I think the 1805 would be a more compact, effective model for general engine work.
I'm sure it'll come in handy one day. I've not had a need to use it yet.
Helpful, huh??
I can fix anything
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I have changed at least hundred engines in my career. Chevy, ford, bmw, jag, toyota, new hemi's and I have never used one or felt the need for one. Just my 2 pennys.
scott37300
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I have the harbor freight 2 ton one, they also have a 3/4 ton that doesn't look to promising. I have used it a couple times when it was really nice, a 00 ford 5.4L and a 99 dodge 5.9L. Probably could have been done without it but in those trucks it was nice to be able to shift the angle to clear things. Worth the 30 bucks or so I paid for it.
You should try it. I never used to use one until I found out how much easier it is to pull a motor AND ****** in one shot. So much easier and the only way I can see it happening if you don't have help.
I need picts!
Bumping this very, very old thread (hey, at least I searched
1) Looks like the HF unit gets the job done but is frustrating to work with... any other comments from current users?
2) Anyone used the OTC 1805 as posted by bmwpower above or even something similar in design? It would appear that one offers lots more maneuverability over the bar type. BIG downside is cost!! Also curious about how you deal with the long chain issues...
3) From other sites looks like the Arcan model that NT (Arcan Model# CL1250) sells gets solid reviews and is higher quality than the HF units. Anyone owner care to comment here?
Thanks
I ended up buying the HF one in a pinch and it works just fine. I would try to do what McRae has done, but it's not totally necessary. I like the handle actually...if the damn knob would stay on!
One advantage is you can shorten the length of the chain easily enough.
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GDA
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Thanks everyone for taking the time to post up some actual experience. I am leaning toward getting the HF one as I have a good crane so I think I will put some mods on the HF one as McRae noted... 
And McRae - Please post up some pics/specs to save us next guys who want to execute that mod some time!
And McRae - Please post up some pics/specs to save us next guys who want to execute that mod some time!
JASTECH
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I am looking for one too, it needs to handle my diesel engines aka 4bt, 6bt and International 7.3IDI
Drew_flux
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A few years back my buddy was searching for a low cost alternative to the OTC
#1805 or #1806 and I stumbled onto this item on Craigslist. The seller
said it belonged to his father and it was at least 40 years old. He had
no need for it and he gladly paid the asking price of $25, plus the 20 dollars
in fuel to make the trip.
There are no identify-able markings as to who manufactured it, other than
the word "Alcoa", which did not lead me very far.
The sling adjusts via a worm gear that is turned with a 4 point or 8 point
socket on a ratchet wrench.
#1805 or #1806 and I stumbled onto this item on Craigslist. The seller
said it belonged to his father and it was at least 40 years old. He had
no need for it and he gladly paid the asking price of $25, plus the 20 dollars
in fuel to make the trip.
There are no identify-able markings as to who manufactured it, other than
the word "Alcoa", which did not lead me very far.
The sling adjusts via a worm gear that is turned with a 4 point or 8 point
socket on a ratchet wrench.