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 Mar 1 2015, 08:45 PM
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can't remember  Group: Members Posts: 3,162 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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So a free lift is, well, hard to turn down. After driving the half ton of metal to my shop building I realize that it is built to engage the frames of pickup trucks etc. the length is 17+ feet. My son and I cut it down so it works a bit different with maybe 5' between the i beams. The motor drives reduction gears that turn a shaft that lifts 4 cables. One at each corner. After many fits and starts that included gear oil thicker than vasoline and the discovery of a one way slipper clutch added as a safety feature we have lift off. A 914 suspended in mid air. Bugs to be worked out and safety chains etc to add. But a free lift is a thing of grace, wonder and beauty. The footprint as far as the car is concerned is a bit like that of a scissor lift. We had to set a ceiling limit due to the ceiling. Am pumped and with no camera or iPad I have to say that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)
Sorry, but I will say that the wiring diagram is printed on asbestos and the date may well be 1941. |
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Mar 16 2015, 05:11 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
Safety chains attached to the cross bars? What are the chain hooks rated for?
Asking because those cables look anemic, hard to tell in the photo . The ones on my lift are 5/16". I bet it has safety dogs in the corner mechanism's which are spring loaded. If that is the case you might want to replace the springs??? Be Safe! Pretty cool!!! |
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worn Up and away Mar 1 2015, 08:45 PM
worn :ttiwwp:
Sorry, but I will say that the wiring d... Mar 16 2015, 10:49 AM messix cool lift!
that would be fun to restore/detai... Mar 16 2015, 05:28 PM
r_towle Very cool.
Sears has nice rolling stools, get one... Mar 16 2015, 08:21 PM |
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