Engine hoist question, set on 500lbs?

Getting ready to install 350 & turbo350 combo in 72 Skylark.
When I removed, I took them out separately. Hoping to install together.
This hoist has the different length boom settings, with it being all the way out- 500lbs. I dont think I can get the combo in if the boom is retracted to the 1000lb setting because of the front bumper sticking out so far, and wont reach in deep enough! Am I ok at the 500lb setting?

 

Yes it will be fine,... depending on the leg length it may want to tip forward so watch for that though,...it's easier to just take the front bumper off though,... especially if you're gonna drop it as a unit

 

How involved is removing the bumper?

 

10min,...4 3/4 nuts,... unplug the lights,...the grill is another couple nuts and then you can really get in there

 

Thanks!

 

x2 on bumper removal if both engine and trans as one. Should be quick - good luck!

 

I’ve used some sand bags on the back of the hoist to keep it from getting tippy when maxximg out the weight rating. It’s less about max weight for strength and more about safe stability. 100 pounds added to the bottom of the lift will help stability.

 

If your not sure about the stability of the hoist have a second person helping. They can stand on the back of the lift to counter balance things.
This also just makes things go far easier as you are guiding, as they operate the hoist.

 

I have the proverbial cheapee from HF....last hole reads 500lbs, its SUPPOSE TO BE their heavy duty....lol

 

MYBAD!!!!
Last hole on hoist IS 1/2 ton....!!!!
Guess it’s back to math class... duh

 

I pulled my 350 engine + TH350 a few weeks ago, with bumper on, and hoist extended to 500 lbs. No problems. U should be okay.

 

In and done!
No bumper def was easier.....prob would've worked either way, but def easier....thanks for the help!

 

My HF hoist wouldnt reach the lift plate with bumper on. ( but worked Ok with the GN). Local rental house has shop grade hoist that let me pull motor only with bumper and hood on. Probably couldnt do trans also.

 

My old 76 Century I used the lift from the side with the drivers tire removed.

 

I find when pushing the limits of a cherry picker the danger of a side tip over is just as prevalent as a front flip.