We Made a Portable (Tow Truck/Crane) From an OLD Engine Hoist

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  • @Rick-O-Shay60
    @Rick-O-Shay60 10 месяцев назад +4

    Nice. For more stabilization after you pull engine out, if moving any distance, spin'r around lift w\ trans towards truck either build a platform to sit it on, or add a couple eyelets to each side of the hoist lift for ratchet strap attachments
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    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  10 месяцев назад

      Awesome thanks for the tip, I think that would work well!!!

  • @BevoA.S.M.R
    @BevoA.S.M.R 10 месяцев назад +5

    I did this in Automotive and my teacher was impressed

  • @meanerkat4339
    @meanerkat4339 11 месяцев назад +2

    I like it. That would be pretty handy. You could call it the pick and pull.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  11 месяцев назад

      Hahaha thats a good name, its very helpful, you can even oull up bushes lol. Don't ask how I know lol

  • @kellyanderson5150
    @kellyanderson5150 9 месяцев назад +1

    I did a similar thing about a year ago but only mounted it to the front of a 1999 dodge Durango and ran 2 ratchet straps over the top to the rear bumper to lift an engine out of a pickup and then used it to lift the front of a Subaru to move it around the yard to get it out of the way.

  • @darylcross5610
    @darylcross5610 4 месяца назад +1

    2006 I chained my exact same engine hoist into the back of a 6x4 trailer. Same result being able to move things around the yard and heaps faster if you have a small trailer handy. Bugger all but there is upload on vechicle hitch and can use Anything from a small tractor to a sedan to do a job. Was always going to just make a tiny trailer A frame to sit the crane on with 14 inch car rims.

  • @outcast7899
    @outcast7899 Год назад +4

    When moving load with lift, put couple tag lines from load to base of lift to stop load from swinging around. This is standard procedure on jobsites to secure loads while moving and keeps people out of pinch points. This was a good idea Hope this helps
    M L Rogers Pasadena,TX

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  Год назад

      Yeah, thanks for the tip!!!!

    • @outcast7899
      @outcast7899 Год назад

      @@ACDesignsGarage as a small crane operator in plant, this kept people from getting hurt and loads from swinging out of control. Also after you tie taglines to load, then hoist up a little to tighten the lines works best. Thanks
      Mike

  • @whatsupshittafabraans1926
    @whatsupshittafabraans1926 2 месяца назад +1

    Inches and feet are cool, but when it comes to preparing cuts & design, it’s much easier to switch to millimeters.

  • @BCole-bj4lv
    @BCole-bj4lv 11 месяцев назад +3

    It works but there is enormous (sideways) torque potential on the lift. You definitely need those straps. They help with the torque. The center of mass is 4 feet from the pivot point of the hitch . The potential for twist is enormous from a mass that far from the hitch.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  11 месяцев назад

      Yeah I agree, thats why I put the ratchet straps on, but its mainly for moving stuff around in the shop.Thanks for watching!!!

  • @michaelsimpson9779
    @michaelsimpson9779 10 месяцев назад +1

    That looks pretty good. You might want to get a load leveling spreader bar to allow you lift things like that engine gearbox combo without the back end of it hanging low. Nice work.
    Amen Brother. Jesus is Lord.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the tip, it needs a little stabilization add to it for sure, Hope you have a Blessed day!!!!!

  • @alanswanson5642
    @alanswanson5642 Год назад +3

    I cut up an old cherry picker and did about the same thing to my three point hitch on my tractor. I lifted the front of the tractor up pulling post.

  • @qwerty2008100
    @qwerty2008100 10 месяцев назад +1

    I built one almost the same way to pull the engine out of my 72 C-10 because I don't have any concrete to use the hoist on. Had my little Ranger sitting on its bump stops with a SBC hanging off the back, but it worked great.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thats so awesome, that motor came out of my short bed 72 c10 also lol

    • @qwerty2008100
      @qwerty2008100 10 месяцев назад

      @@ACDesignsGarage Mine is a long bed, but it is interesting that you did the same thing for the same truck. I have a new motor 400sbc that I'm going to put in it. Lots of body work needs done before that though.

  • @mariolopez-ri8wd
    @mariolopez-ri8wd 10 месяцев назад +1

    You did a awfully great job I like it very much it will work find great video friend keep them coming....

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you very much for your kindness!!!

  • @Sleeperdude
    @Sleeperdude Год назад +2

    Very cool idea

  • @davidschwartz5127
    @davidschwartz5127 11 месяцев назад +1

    Nice! I will convert mine also.

  • @budmanzoom4441
    @budmanzoom4441 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice work!

  • @joelee259
    @joelee259 2 месяца назад +1

    Use the speedsquare for measurements

  • @berniefudge4716
    @berniefudge4716 10 месяцев назад +1

    You could turn your removable part sideways and slide it into the lift and use the truck hole to secure it with the pin on the lift.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the tips!!!!!! Ill try that.

  • @MrKswildman
    @MrKswildman 4 месяца назад +1

    I just would've held the 2" tube up there and traced around it, so much simpler.

  • @MrHammGutsnGlory
    @MrHammGutsnGlory 3 месяца назад +1

    It would be cool if you could put a swivel at the top to rotate the load to go inside the truck bed.

  • @dane9175
    @dane9175 10 месяцев назад +2

    Just put a red flag on it on it and running down the freeway looks like a great setup🤔

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  10 месяцев назад

      Hahahaha not sure id take her on the Rd. Lol

  • @chriscunningham7994
    @chriscunningham7994 10 месяцев назад +1

    I always thought about putting one up in bed and connect to frame with a rear sling to pulling smaller vechilce

  • @phillipkirbow8567
    @phillipkirbow8567 10 месяцев назад +4

    Why use the receiver, when you could have run the 2" all the way?

    • @rockyloccgarage2040
      @rockyloccgarage2040 9 месяцев назад +1

      To remove the bar when not in use. I world use 2 in, od all the way though

    • @Mark-079er
      @Mark-079er Месяц назад

      @@rockyloccgarage2040 Yes makes more sense. I agree

  • @RodolfoLozano-pk1er
    @RodolfoLozano-pk1er Год назад +2

    Awesome idea!!! 💪🏼

  • @Junkboy888
    @Junkboy888 Год назад +1

    A guy in the john deere 110 facebook group had that same set up on the back of his garden tractor, and a huge weight box on the front. Works good.

  • @pmac3099
    @pmac3099 6 месяцев назад +1

    Nice - but I'd be worried about tongue loads on that receiver. Why not bolt the hoist into the bed of the pickup and take the gate off?

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      You could, just didn't want to mount anything in the bed.

  • @thepubliceye
    @thepubliceye 6 месяцев назад +2

    Do you think you can drive down the street with an engine dangling on the back of your pickup without getting a ticket?

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  6 месяцев назад +1

      No lol, it's mainly for around the yard, and it works great to pull shrubs to lol

  • @JustMe-te8cz
    @JustMe-te8cz 11 месяцев назад +1

    You need some structural support at the load point, which is not where the weld was done ...

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  11 месяцев назад

      It works for moving stuff around the yard, if it gets to heavy I add straps to the top. Thanks for watching 👍

    • @JustMe-te8cz
      @JustMe-te8cz 11 месяцев назад

      @ACDesignsGarage
      I just mean that the load has a compressive element at the base of the hydraulic ram.
      This load transfers down to the crossmember. The piece you added does not significantly support at that spot. It just needs an additional support member.
      The load is not transferred to the frame as it would if on the ground.
      Check some online stuff on engineering load members. If that piece fails, you might break something expensive or hurt yourself.

  • @joelee259
    @joelee259 2 месяца назад +1

    You need a highest amphour battery You can get for metal

  • @IceRhino44
    @IceRhino44 2 месяца назад +1

    I'm gonna buy a hitch crane for this exact use. I've got an engine I need to swap in my 02 chev 1500 2wd and my engine hoist is not nearly tall enough

  • @olivertaylor8788
    @olivertaylor8788 Месяц назад +1

    Had this 20 years ago

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  15 дней назад

      I saw some other guys using this. I'm thing about adding big casters to run on the ground to support it!

  • @JD-uy5js
    @JD-uy5js 9 месяцев назад +1

    get longer tie downs and don't rely on the hooks to hold on the lift...that looks sketchy. Long strap tie downs and wrap all the way around the boom.

  • @danielgriffith7694
    @danielgriffith7694 10 месяцев назад +1

    I did that 20 years ago 🤪

  • @OldSkoolF
    @OldSkoolF 10 месяцев назад +1

    Cool but it is gonna bend your hitch.. I added a wheeled outrigger setup to mine. After I bent mine..

  • @mp-xt2rg
    @mp-xt2rg Год назад +1

    Back and decker was the first manufacturer of consumer grade drills. Oddly they own DeWalt but black and decker as a brand has almost zero clout.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  Год назад

      I have some black and deckers from the 70s!!

    • @mwilliamshs
      @mwilliamshs Год назад

      B&D is consumer grade. Typical branding. Every Cadillac could be a Chevrolet and vice-versa.

  • @johnjon6349
    @johnjon6349 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice job but lots of overkill ?

  • @flacohueso307
    @flacohueso307 10 месяцев назад +1

    diameter refers to circles

  • @heffedirte6243
    @heffedirte6243 10 месяцев назад +1

    Seen that almost 20 years ago

  • @paulmurawski3683
    @paulmurawski3683 8 месяцев назад +1

    Dale say s. Yep

  • @Old940
    @Old940 10 месяцев назад +1

    😂 I'm 83 and have one speed drills older than you, they still work. Air drills and cutting tools are more for aviation.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  10 месяцев назад

      Hahaha I do to, I have a bunch of my dads aluminum bodied craftsman drills them things will brake your arm if you dont watch it lol

  • @LindenRanch
    @LindenRanch Год назад +1

    Tongue weight limit should not be exceeded for highway use.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  Год назад +1

      Agreed I would never use it on the road, just for yard moving!!!

  • @willyd1127
    @willyd1127 Год назад +3

    Using a level while drilling the holes seems to be a moot point because you didn’t have the frame leveled.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  Год назад +2

      It was level

    • @willyd1127
      @willyd1127 Год назад +1

      @@ACDesignsGarage
      I do think you did a good job on the hitch lift. Didn’t mean to come across as mr. negative.

    • @ACDesignsGarage
      @ACDesignsGarage  Год назад +1

      @willyd1127 no worries I didn't think that, I remember leveling it but couldnt remember if I filmed it hahahaha thanks for watching 😄

  • @Ashroyer86
    @Ashroyer86 10 месяцев назад +1

    Now put a swivel on the head and lets talk!

  • @joelee259
    @joelee259 2 месяца назад +1

    Call mini mater

  • @georgenettlesjr1466
    @georgenettlesjr1466 11 месяцев назад +1

    Low ah batterys

  • @whatsupshittafabraans1926
    @whatsupshittafabraans1926 2 месяца назад +1

    The cut-off wheel needs more rpm-dude , glazed over is just talking shite

  • @dannypalmer7701
    @dannypalmer7701 Год назад +1

    Just show how.

  • @manny7684
    @manny7684 11 месяцев назад +1

    dont dtill so fast on metal.

    • @taylormullins3820
      @taylormullins3820 11 месяцев назад +1

      Na speed it way up if it ain't glowing you ain't going. 😂

  • @rebecahbrayall9706
    @rebecahbrayall9706 10 месяцев назад +1

    Why don't you just call it towster

  • @olivertaylor8788
    @olivertaylor8788 Месяц назад +1

    BAD IDIA..