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Just a thought!

Started by ansupal, 02/20/2006 12:26AM
Posted 02/20/2006 12:26AM Opening Post
I have an idea or, may be a question, don't know if any one has tried it.

Can we lift and setup a Heavy OTA using Engine Crane?

Again, just a thought!

-Ansu

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Posted 02/20/2006 02:14AM #1
Ansu,

I assume you are talking about an engine lift--the kind you rent for a few dqys when you are removing an engine from a car to work on it.

Yes, you can--on the condition that it is on a fairly short mount. (And, of course that the OTA is not heavier than the typical engine--but if it is, you should be getting your technical advice someplace other than Astromart!!!)

The engine lifts I know of are not usually sufficiently tall to help get a tube on a mount.

Alex