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How To Assemble an Engine Hoist

By Matthew Wright, About.com

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Attach the Vertical Stabilizers

Supports stabilize the load.

Bolt the vertical supports into place.

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To keep the heavy load stable, your engine hoist employs a pair of vertical stabilizer bars that run from the top of the vertical frame piece to the lower frame.

Attach them at the four mounting locations using bolts, nuts and washers.

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