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How To Assemble an Engine Hoist

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TIGHTEN Your Bolts

Pin the chain into place.
Add the chains to the lifting arm.
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By now you understand why you needed that extra wiggle room to work all the pieces into place. With everything together, it's time to tighten the heck out of all those nuts and bolts. They are made of seriously high grade steel so you can really put some oomph into them.

The next step is to install the lifting chains and hoist assembly. The end of the lifting arm has a slot in the bottom. Take the last link in the chain and insert it into the slot. Now slide a bolt through the holes in the side of the arm and through the chain link. Tighten well.

  1. So You Bought An Engine Hoist
  2. Organize the Pile of Engine Hoist Pieces
  3. Beginning the Assembly
  4. Attach the Front Legs
  5. Installing the Vertical Frame
  6. Attach the Vertical Stabilizers
  7. Add the Lifting Arm
  8. Install the Hydraulic Pump
  9. TIGHTEN Your Bolts
  10. Done!

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