Okay, I was able to find a place that rents engine hoists at a good price. So if anyone needs to ever rent out an engine hoist in the Valley the place is
www.bonnersrentals.com. For $30.80 you get an engine hoist for 24 hrs. Dude has a huge list of stuff he rents out plus he also rents out trucks (though U-Haul has better prices).
Thanks to folks that offered help though.