Engine Stand
#1
Posted 01 March 2008 - 12:19 AM
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.
Cheers
#2
Posted 01 March 2008 - 12:32 AM
Thats from machine mart, Should work fine?
£39.98ex. VAT
£46.98inc.VAT
http://www.machinema...s-engine-stands
Or...
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
Posted 01 March 2008 - 12:38 AM
#4
Posted 01 March 2008 - 01:09 AM
#5
Posted 01 March 2008 - 03:00 AM
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
Posted 01 March 2008 - 05:13 AM
The benefit of using an adaptor is being able to get the balance of the engine right, so you can easily turn it over...
#7
Posted 01 March 2008 - 08:11 AM
who made them or can anyone make them ?
freaker
#8
Posted 01 March 2008 - 08:19 AM
Hasn't been around for a while now, maybe PM would drag him back...
#9
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
#10
Posted 02 March 2008 - 06:38 PM
jeeej
freaker
#11
Posted 09 March 2008 - 09:30 AM
K
#12
Posted 09 March 2008 - 09:48 AM
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