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[coopedup1980]

Model: Sprite
Year: 93
Description of problem (please be as in depth as possible): Need to remove engine for gearbox repair/over haul



I've got a few issues with the mini, one of which is the gear box starting to faulter. Having hoped to get all work done by a garage the total cost is too steep (due to labour costs) and they all need doing to get it back on the road safely.

So. What is a good home DIY type hoist that has enough lift range to pick up the mini block? Can't use a suspended hoist as the beams in the garage just wouldn't take it.

Can the gear box me removed whilst suspended or is a work bench needed? Fear not, I'll not be doing the GBox overhaul.

Many thanks,
Neil

[Dan]

The power unit is about 150 Kg, any hoist should be able to lift it really.

[TopCatCustom]

Any engine crane should do the job.

[bmcecosse]

I use an old kids swing frame - centre top bar widened with a thicker tube ex scaffolding. I bought a simple hand pull hoist for 3$ in Canada - it works very well! But in fact - the engine can be lifted out by hand, leaving the box behind - and then an easy job to lift the box out if you have no hoist at all.

[Cooperman]

I use a Clarke CFC100 which is absolutely ideal and very safe abd easy to use. Cosy about £160 new, but you may find one cheaper on ebay.

[Nu2mini]

Just thought I might ask a supplementary question on this subject (as I'm also looking at engine out)
Has anyone used the modern engine levellers (Load Leveller) for a mini engine/transmission out. Would the job be easier with one. I know there is an old sykes and pickavant tool which still appear on e-bay from time to time. Just conceren that I need to tilt engine as its coming up and would like to control it. The engine leveller may only help left to right whereas I think I need to control fore and aft. Am I correct.

But in fact - the engine can be lifted out by hand, leaving the box behind - and then an easy job to lift the box out if you have no hoist at all.

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Well that's something I've not heard before. Given you need to get the flywheel off is it more trouble than it's worth attempting this type of lift. Surely seperating the engine from the transmission becomes a whole lot easier with the lump out

[SolarB]

Just thought I might ask a supplementary question on this subject (as I'm also looking at engine out)
Has anyone used the modern engine levellers (Load Leveller) for a mini engine/transmission out. Would the job be easier with one.

I use old seatbelts looped around the clutch cover and the radiator bracket.

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Works an absolute treat when you need to adjust the angle.

[Turbo Nick]

i use an old medical hoist for getting fatties out of baths and stuff, cost naff all and is rated to 150kg, folds away a lot smaller than the normal big engine cranes too

[not for sale sorry]

try a local hire shop if your not useing it all the time and just want it the once of thats what i did/do i i want to take my engine out