Engine hoists — frequently referred to as cherry pickers — are supremely useful tools for motor swaps, rebuilds, and various other jobs. They allow us to connect a crane to a car's engine and, using a ...

Idioms abound. They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and while that may be true, being a cheap bastard also sometimes helps you build stuff inexpensively that might just work(?) As a ...

There will come a time in your gearhead life when you will need to pull the engine out of your truck. There is an essential tool you will need to do this and it's called an engine hoist or cherry ...

Whether to rejuvenate a broken down car or to upgrade and increase the power output, rebuilding an engine is a major job. It takes a great deal of mechanical skill and knowledge to undertake such a ...

Chris Bennett is one lucky wrencher after dropping a Toyota engine right on his knee, barely avoiding a major leg artery. As a result, I’m here to remind you that if you’re going to remove or install ...

EDCO and Sunbelt Rentals have announced the launch of an engine hoist built specifically for the rental market. The two companies came together to custom design and manufacture a new knock-down style ...

A.I completely understand the challenges of single-handedly trying to install and fit a hood. Most hoods are large, heavy, and awkward, and the fact that hoods on early cars are often hinged makes ...

The iron beast sits stolid in the pale October sunlight, massive bolts and shafts and valves motionless yet seemingly on the very verge of motion, like a dinosaur trapped in a tar pit. It was built in ...

Don't be scared by the prospect of pulling an engine. It's a huge pain in the ass, but it's not impossible, and on most cars, you can do it with basic tools and a rented engine hoist. It also helps to ...

Everyone needs a lift now and then, especially when there's an engine change in the future! Whether engine removal is new to you or you're an old pro, there are a few key elements to consider that ...