Hi All,
This is a big ask, I know but would any SA AROCA people have an engine stand with the side mounts to suit an Alfetta twin cam that I could borrow for about a month?
Standard borrowing terms would apply, ie. If I break it I buy it ...
I am struggling to find one to buy or hire ...
Appreciate any offers.
Cheers
Nick
Hey Nic,
PM me - not sure what you mean by side mounts - my stand was good for my v6 mounted at the back/flywheel end. Would that work?
Cheers
Marty
Hey Marty,
All done now. Engine has been out, work done and back in (going for a drive tomorrow).
A friend of mine built a stand for me, see the pics.
Are you interested in selling that engine stand ¿
Nope.
Easy to make though, if you can weld and have some box section.
I could probably make you one.
Mine wasn't aligned correctly with the engine mounts so I would improve on that.
I also think the base is larger than necessary.
Let me know if you're interested.
The standard SuperCheap engine stand will do the job?
Can often be had at a large discount
I do own a mig and can weld but it's more so I don't have the time unfortunately.
Quote from: Storm_X on February 21, 2022, 11:01:45 AM
I do own a mig and can weld but it's more so I don't have the time unfortunately.
You are welcome to borrow it.
Quote from: Craig_m67 on February 21, 2022, 09:12:24 AM
The standard SuperCheap engine stand will do the job?
Can often be had at a large discount
I believe there have been many instances where the 11mm bolts have broken on a normal stand.
Hence the side mount stands being the preference.
Thats advice from Vin Sharp ...
Quote from: NSharpley on February 21, 2022, 11:16:46 AM
Quote from: Craig_m67 on February 21, 2022, 09:12:24 AM
The standard SuperCheap engine stand will do the job?
Can often be had at a large discount
I believe there have been many instances where the 11mm bolts have broken on a normal stand.
Hence the side mount stands being the preference.
Thats advice from Vin Sharp ...
I used the side mounts, takes 30min with a mig (tube and a bit of flat) to make a mount.
I've also used the end mount without issue
Drawing for a side mount is in here.
https://www.alfabb.com/threads/engine-stand-bracket.669548/
http://www.autocomponenti.com/tools/engine_stand.pdf
But again all the load in that instance is on one side.
I wouldn't be happy doing that.
Only three bolts holding a 160kgs engine.