How heavy is a tub????

[F Bill]

OK! but your helper is a lot prettier than any of mine!

Thanks for the help. It is reassuring that it CAN be done by mere mortals..


Except for F Bill..... we all know that he is a C3 God

Um....not a god at all. I might be a decent typist if I wasn't dyslexic.

Anyhow , seems like the guys gave you lots to check out, I gotta go to San Antonio for work and then up to UTAH.. (Yup, I have a run to do!!! yay!)  Everyone behave while I am gone...

[johnrb3b]

My buddy John used his China Freight engine hoist.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-93840.html

Can't seem to the find pictures. Will post when I do, if ever.

[duffer]

ZEKED, if you have a 2T shop crane, you have more than what you will need.  Most of those are still good for 500 lbs at full boom extension.  Use a couple of nylon slings and just pick it up.  You will have to work the crane back and forth a bit to clear the steering column unless the crane has casters all around.  Or if you have a rolling chassie, you can pick up the tub and just roll the chassie out.  If you have a couple of reasonably stout people, you can just pick them up, but getting it to clear the column would definately be a huff.

[bretto]

Since this post has kinda turned on how some have removed their tubs, I'll contribute.
This is how a lonesome loser does it.  Strapped it upwards, rolled out the rust underneath then lowered the tub to the ground.  In between all the restoration time, I aquired a coffing hoist and used that to raise and lower the tub back on.

[jamesr]

I used the front end loader on the tractor, but stillmanaged to bend my steering shaft a bit.  Fortunately the local machine shop straightened it on their big lathe.  I would remove the steering column for the next one. Much safer and least expensive if something slips or falls. Tub can be handled by 4 guys though. Jamesr

[Macgraham]

This shows an Aframe hoist I built about 30 years ago. With 2 chain hoists I can rotate the tub without it touching the ground. Since I work by myself it has been all the difference.

[ZekeD]

Exactly!    What do you attach to on the tub?

[Macgraham]

If I was lifting it top side up, I rigged a diagonal chain from the windshield mounting bolts to a hole on the opposite rear wheel house. I did the same on the other side and the chain crossed about in the middle. This is not necessarily the balance point but you can move the lifting hook until you find it. You don't need real heavy chain. I thought I had a photo of the tub on the hoist but I can't find it. When you find the balance point wire the hook to the chain so there will be no slipping. Just a safety thing.

[3aJeeper]

I lifted mine off the frame by myself. Straddled the engine and lifted the front up over the steering column and set it sitting up on the back end. Getting it over the steering column was a little challenging, but managed to do so without damage. I put it on a hand truck and hauled it around to the side of the house.

You can see why I am following the "Too rusty to save?" thread closely!

[ZekeD]

If nothing else, it gives all of us hope!

Thanks