engine lift part needed

[4thhorseman]

where would i find the pin that hold the boom on a engine lift.
i dont know who makes the lift, it has no name or marking. the hole is about the same size as a socket handle(currently using one as a pin) where would i find a pin, what does it look like.

i got it from a friend not assembled, and im not sure if the pin should have a key in it or what?

 

[Luckydevil]

What's the diameter of the hole and how long does it need to be?

Harbor freight sells hitch pins that I bet would work great if they fit.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3908



Do a search for "pin" on the Harbor Freight site and a bunch of different sized retaining pins come up.

http://www.harborfreight.com/

 

[KeukaDan]

Try a tractor dealer or a farm supply like Tractor Supply. There are all different sizes of pins for attaching implements to tractors and the like. It all depends on how large a diameter and how long it needs to be, if you are specific on size someone may have a better idea.

 

[70BOWTIE]

How about a 3/4"bolt grade 5 or 8 and a nut that is what I use

 

[evildky]

mine just has a hardened bolt as well, thats the way both of mine came

 

[sberry]

Probably wouldnt even need to be hardened. Common bolt fashioned in to the part. Mechanics dont just work on the car. If you are doing a job as complicated as an engine swap you should be able to figure out how to repair the lift tool?

 

[4thhorseman]

i am using it right now... i just wanted to know what it orginally came with. nad where to find it.