Hey Ken, check with Harbor Freight if there is one close to you. A two ton engine hoist is about $230.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-69514.html It is also good to have one of these to tilt the engine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-ton-capacity-heavy-duty-load-leveler-67441.html I bought one several years ago and have used it several times to pull Packard engines, sometimes with the automatic transmission, which pushes the weight to over 1200 pounds. This isn't the one to get if you plan on doing this daily, but it works well for the occasional use. You can take it apart easily and stack it up against a wall. Plus you can print out 20% off coupons - if the unit isn't on sale, you can get some good savings using the coupon. Plus get a free flashlight or multimeter.....
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