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How To Assemble an Engine Hoist

By Matthew Wright, About.com

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Organize the Pile of Engine Hoist Pieces

Anal but helpful.

Organize the pieces of your engine hoist first.

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This may sound like a step for the anal retentive, but getting organized before you start can really make things easier and can prevent mistakes in assembling your new engine hoist.

Lay all your pieces out on a clean piece of floor so it's all clearly visible. Now you can see exactly what you need to grab for when the directions call for it.

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