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How To Assemble an Engine Hoist

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So You Bought An Engine Hoist

From pile to perfect.

We'll help you turn that red pile into a useful auto tool.

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You've been assembling all of the automotive tools you'll ever need for some time, and now it's time for an engine hoist. The symphony of squirrels that's been going on under the hood for the past few weeks suddenly hit a crescendo, followed by a smoking oil stain on the street. In other words, you need to pull your engine.

An engine hoist can be bought almost anywhere automotive tools are available (Northern Tool is a good online source). The problem is, it arrives in a 100-pound box full of parts -- you have to assemble the thing yourself!

Whether the task seems insurmountable or super-simple, we can give you a few tips you may not have come up with on your own.

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