Patent ID: 7347409

Claim:
An engine block lift for raising, lowering, and supporting an automotive engine block, the engine block lift being for use in conjunction with a mobile engine stand of the type having a base frame supported above the ground by wheels, the engine block lift comprising: a movable frame including ground-engaging wheels and an elongate base extending laterally; a support shelf for supporting an engine block thereon and including at least one non-marring surface upon which the engine block can rest; and a lifting mechanism coupled to the frame for raising and lowering the support shelf; and wherein when the engine block lift is to be used in conjunction with the mobile engine stand of the type having a base frame supported above the ground by wheels, the elongate base of the engine block lift is low-profile so as to be able to slip beneath the base frame of the mobile engine stand to allow the engine block to be transferred between the engine block lift and the engine stand; and wherein the support shelf includes a wheel for engaging the ground when the support shelf is lowered, and wherein with the support shelf lifted the engine block lift is fixed in place and with the support shelf lowered to engage its wheel against the ground the engine block lift is made mobile.