SLING YOUR SHAFT
I have muscled crankshafts into place and used various methods of “slinging” them. I found this sling to be simple and easy. I built the hooks out of 1/2” steel rod and slid some heater hose over them to protect the crank’s bearing surfaces. I found two 18″ rubber bungee cords that work well to hang the hooks from and I turned it into a deluxe model by having a permanent ring for the crane hook. What’s really nice is how easy it makes alignment. You can crane the crankshaft to within a couple of inches of the centers or chucks, then simply move the ends up or down with light hand pressure to the centers.

Robert Cull
Cull Enterprises Ltd.
Creston, B.C.
August, 2019