im looking for a tool that will lift my engine out of my car to put a new engine in,but i dont know the name of that equipment/tool...my husband says its an engine lift but cant find it...what is it really called?
Is a type of engine hoist. Are available at Auto Zone or Kragen, also some equipment rental place have them if you do not want to purchase.
Either a Chain Hoist or an Engine Lift.
He is correct. Ask 20 mechanics, and most will have there own names ( some may be suggestive ). Cherry Pick'R is an old favorite. You can go to most rental stores and rent one for a few bucks a day (plus deposit). They come in sections for easy transport, and are assembled with a few bolts / pins. I would also recommend a load balance. It is a device that connects between the engine and the lift. It allows the engine to shift weight, front to back, as the engine / transmission is removed, by the turn of of a handle. The rental agent will explain the device in greater detail. Trust me, it is worth the added few dollars! Good luck and be careful !..........
An engine hoist, also commonly referred to as a cherry picker...
