engine balancer

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made an engine balancing bracket out of 2 inch pipe with 2.5 inch over it. 3/4 bar through 3/8 plate for the pick point. free to me. Attached ImagesLocal 597
Reply:looks good!!! have you tried it out yet?
Reply:not yet, still have to make chains for it.... and bust a few motor mounts loose....Local 597
Reply:Nice set up. I can't actually see the workings, but I guess you can turn the all-thread by the handle and the hoist attachment point travels along the bar to set the engine at the proper angle?Neat!!
Reply:With no rollers on the travel sleeve, you are going to need a LOT of grease on that tube when you get a heavy engine block pulling down.  It's hard enough to turn the crank when there are rollers supporting the travel part..... I feel like you are going to have to exert a huge amount of force on the crank.  Please report back on the usablity.  Still, I applaud your willingness to make a tool that you need.Miller Syncrowave 350Millermatic 252/ 30A spoolgunMiller Bobcat 225g w/ 3545 spoolgunLincoln PowerArc4000Lincoln 175 Mig  Lincoln 135 Mig Everlast 250EX TigCentury ac/dc 230 amp stickVictor O/AHypertherm 1000 plasma