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#1 Kerrin

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 12:19 AM

I am building up a new motor for the mini.

Has anybody got any advice on what engine stand to buy? I was watching the Mini engine builder DVD and cant really make out how the engine is mounted and what stand Mr Sollis uses.

Any pictures would be a great help, I am guessing you need to drill out some extra mount holes or modify it in some way. :ph34r:

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#2 mighty mini jack

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 12:32 AM

Like this?

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Thats from machine mart, Should work fine?

£39.98ex. VAT
£46.98inc.VAT

http://www.machinema...s-engine-stands

Or...

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Also from machine mart.

£27.99ex. VAT
£32.89inc.VAT

http://www.machinema...s-engine-stands

P.s I think i might invest in one of these.

Edited by mighty mini jack, 01 March 2008 - 12:41 AM.


#3 Southy

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 12:38 AM

Ive used the second one before, borrowed it off my mates, doesnt half make the job a whole lot easier than struggling on a bench. The bolts supplied with the stand screw into the block itself in holes which are already there so no need to modify the block to locate them, just need to adjust the length of the arms to line up with the correct holes.

#4 Dan

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 01:09 AM

One of our members used to manufacture engine stand adaptor plates for the block. These bolted directly on to the alternator mounts and somewhere else very easily rather than messing about with the arms. The adaptor ended in a tube that fitted directly into the cradle of the right make of engine stand and did away with the original top fitting altogether. A search should bring up who it was. This was about three years ago I think so I can't remember a name.

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 03:00 AM

I use a run-o-the-
mill stand with an adapter like Dan states, this allows you to work on both the clutch and timing chain ends without removing it from the stand. I've had this adapter loaded with a complete engine and tranny........... no problem holding the weight.

[attachment=51859:A__1275_Cleaned_up.jpg] [attachment=51860:Maniflow_test_fit.jpg]

#6 Guess-Works.com

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 05:13 AM

Spitfirebob.....

The benefit of using an adaptor is being able to get the balance of the engine right, so you can easily turn it over...

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 08:11 AM

want one of those plates :ph34r:
who made them or can anyone make them ?

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 08:19 AM

Guessworks has just told you who made them!!

Hasn't been around for a while now, maybe PM would drag him back...

#9 Kerrin

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Posted 01 March 2008 - 12:05 PM

I use a run-o-the-
mill stand with an adapter like Dan states, this allows you to work on both the clutch and timing chain ends without removing it from the stand. I've had this adapter loaded with a complete engine and tranny........... no problem holding the weight.

[attachment=51859:A__1275_Cleaned_up.jpg] [attachment=51860:Maniflow_test_fit.jpg]


So, the two alternator bolts are enough to hold the weight of the engine. Fantastic.

I Will get a stand ordered up and have a go at making a plate up. maybe a pm to spitfirebob for some dimensions would be a great help.

Cheers Guys

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Posted 02 March 2008 - 06:38 PM

i mp'd spitfirebob and he's making me one :dontgetit: next week :ermm:
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Posted 09 March 2008 - 09:30 AM

Me Too.

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Posted 09 March 2008 - 09:48 AM

I just drilled two holes in mine. Works fine.




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