I’ve found engine swaps easier not using a lift. The engine hoist is a great tool.
Edit: Didn’t mean to respond to you Adam 
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Do I have to have any training to use the hoist or no?
As far as I know you do not need DMS training to use the Hoist, however I’d do some research or find someone who knows how to use it to help you. Dropping an engine on DMS floors would be real no bueno haha
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Thank you! And if you or anyone else interested in helping the pizza offer still stands
The gantry crane and engine hoist can be used without training. The two post car lift requires training.
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Thank you and appreciate the reply!
Are the other people you are bringing in dms members as well?
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Per what Pearce stated above - only Members of the Makerspace may use the Lift.
LIft training is required - and is a one time fee of $20 and takes less than 20 minutes for most folks
The name on the title of the car doesn’t matter - if the car is yours or a family member you are good to go(once trained)
The engine hoist requires common sense but no formal training - but if you get oil, grease, dirt etc on it, please clean it before putting it back. This applies to the other tools and equipment in automotive (and everywhere else in the Makerspace). No one wants to pick up a wrench or anything else and get a handful of oil or slime because “someone” didn’t take the 30 seconds to clean off the tools before putting them back where they belong
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Also, to use DMS tool you need to be a DMS member we are lax on wrenches, hammer, ect. But, operating hoists and tools that can easily hurt people or DMS property should only be done by members of DMS. Just echoing @PearceDunlap’s question about the other willing to help.
Sorry if we are all coming off as worry warts. You just sounded our alarms of brand new member to TALK, jumping right into a pretty major project, asking some questions that are common member knowledge, and admitting you don’t have experience in what you are wanting to attempt.
I’ll also share that you should make sure you can complete the project in a timely manner. Leaving the space with your vehicle in the auto bay for more than the time it takes to grab fast food or pick up a part is not acceptable. Also leaving a vehicle in the parking lot for more than 48 hours may end up in the vehicle being towed at owners expense.
Again, not trying to be a worry wart, just hoping you are informed on the rules. Best of luck with your Engine Swap, hope it goes off without a hitch.
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Note if you (or anyone else using the automotive work area on or off the lift) must go ANYWHERE and leave the vehicle inside - you must leave your phone number on the vehicle(i.e. written on a piece of paper and placed VISIBLY on the vehicle or behind a window so that you can be contacted).
(this usually isn’t a problem, but there was a Subaru that was on the lift with no owner anywhere in site - so leaving the vehicle unattended with no way to contact you will not work for the Automotive dept)
@Team_Moderators can you merge these 2 threads?
They are both talking about the same project and info is being double posted.
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No problem we’ve been working outside most of the time to make others can use the space although I may be new I fell in love with this place the moment I stepped in (My background is in IT But just needed to do car repairs when I joined) I have the up most respect for this establishment and making sure I keep everything clean and tidy
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MJ has been most excellent.
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You are asking the right questions, which is anything you’re not sure of - bravo! As Nick said, there are a few things we are worry warts about, good that asked so they don’t become problems.
Wished more folks, new or old did this.
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I met “MJ” & some of her friends when leaving the Space last night - nice folks and a welcome addition to the Space.
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How is the swap going?
It seems from the discussion I had with them last night / very early this morning, that some of their “help” or other “influences” were not positive.
I will be at the Space later tonight & offered a hand, along with the other things I have to do.
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Hey Tom I’m here at the space but I’m gonna be running out to grab the tool I rented from AutoZone and pick up cat litter since I used not all but a good portion of it cleaning up my mess so if I’m not there I’ll be back shortly
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Thanks for bringing the cat litter and getting Pizza tonight!
Thanks also to Matt, Dillon, Alan, Steven for the entertaining help in removing the drivetrain without incident…and to Stan for helping push the car in and back out again…
Maryjane, thanks for wiping off the tools and putting them back where they belong and cleaning up after the car work.
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Please don’t store things on carts. Pallets are available so others can continue to use the cart. Thanks!
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