Do you think this would work?

[peanut]

Crazy seems like you could at least wipe the dirt off the motor if you're going to take pictures.

yeah....thats disgusting is that.!....yuk
Wonder what his house looks like ? probably the same lol

 

[weekendrider]

you would have no way to gently lower the engine.

Nonsense Pete. It is controled by the operator and only gets as crazy as they do.
The travel is limited it doesn't just freewheel.
Either the rachet stops/steps or the amount of travel for the handle.

 

[Mailman]

I was a welder in a truck fleet garage for a decade. Using come alongs was routine. They are not particularly fast to let out when they have tension on them but they are not dangerous as long as you take your time and do it correctly. The biggest danger with come alongs is exceeding the amount of strain the cable can accept. A 150 pound motor isn’t going to be a problem. I may not even wind up using it. I just bought it to give me the option if I so desire.

 

[pamcopete]

Nonsense Pete. It is controled by the operator and only gets as crazy as they do.
The travel is limited it doesn't just freewheel.
Either the rachet stops/steps or the amount of travel for the handle.

I know you can step them down if you are careful. I should have said there is no safe, practical way to gently lower the engine.