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MG MGB Technical - engine weight with gearbox

hi everyone, im removing my engine soon with the gearbox. ive bought an engne crane but want to check the 250kg setting is enough for it as i like the extra reach. ive also got a 500kg load leveler.
Adam
A P New

Adam,

Engine and transmission are close to 200 Kg together.

Ralph
R.S. Ralph Siebenhaar

Looks as if you are all set up., AP, but just a question you, and others talk of a 'Load leveller?' Could you explain what this is? Mike
J.M. Doust

Mike have a look at this thread. The load leveler safely adjusts the angle of the engine/gearbox combination when removing or installing it.

http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs&mode=thread&access=&subject=70&source=T&thread=2011100513133831087

Tony
Tony Oliver

And another

http://www.mgbbs.com/mgb-general-bbs/engine-hoist-2011100513133831087.htm

Tony Oliver

Here's the Machine Mart offering...

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cll500-load-leveller?da=1&TC=SRC-load leveller
Dave O'Neill 2

I get it. I was struggling with straps and chains, estimating where the centre line might be. This looks far more professional, and SAFE. Thanks folks. Mike
J.M. Doust

This thread was discussed between 11/10/2011 and 13/10/2011

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