Engine Hoist Too Short

[Rhino]

I've never pulled an engine with the hoist to the side such as that. I have what appears to be a similar designed hoist. It clears the front no problem. Have you approached it from a different angle?
If that's not a possibility, how about fabricating a new, longer arm extension? The few inches you're lacking shouldn't cause too much trouble.



EDIT: Otherwise, I've pulled engines a few times by running a chain across the engine. One bolt in one of the accessory mounts, then across the engine in the back of the head. That will give you a little more leeway. If you do something like that, be ready for the engine to swing hard toward the hoist once it comes off the mounts.