I'm going to need an engine hoist, and I'd like to get one locally (somewhere near Long Island or NYC) so I don't have to pay for shipping and wait for it. The one that Sears has is only 1 ton and I'd like a 2 ton one, where should I be looking for it?

Also, if possible I'd like to buy a well made one, not one made in China or Korea to be as cheap as possible.

 

Sears sells engine hoists??? How much are they?

And.. jw, why do you need one that can support 2 tons??

 

It's going to have to be able to support Ford V8s as well as the 944 engine.

 

Autozone; Pep Boys, etc....recently they have been giving them away for like 120 dollars or so.

 

i was going to say the same thing. when i pulled my motor they were giving good deals on hoists from autozone.

 

Try Northern Tools if you have them in your area. They are great!!

 

I second Northern Tools. I purchased my hoist from there ...

 

a ford V8 weighs 2000 lbs?

 

got an awesome hoist at pepboys on sale for 120. 2 1/2 ton capacity.

 

Or Harbor Frieght, dunno if they have any in NY.

We picked ours up for $119 a while back.

 

ya harbor freight has some good prices

 

Sam's Club has them here for less than $200.

 

I'll third AutoZone - $110 for mine.

 

Well, I was hoping to stay away from the cheapos, but it looks like I might have to get one from Pep Boys. Unfortunately no Northern Tool anywhere near NY.

 

No, but the higher the limit the further the reach can be and yet still lift an engine.