Date:         Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:58:27 -0400
Reply-To:     W Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         W Monk <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
Comments: To: Rob <becida@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2009101613510565@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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I have a regular engine stand that I have also used to hold a 2.1,a 1.9,my
old 2.0 from the
78 and multiple Ford 8cylinders. The only motor I haven't been able to put
on a stand
is my Zetec which is instead hanging off an engine hoist. I got mine from
NAPA
when it was on sale about 10 years ago. I don't recall the price but do
remember that it was
cheaper than ordering one online. I did have a stand I ordered from Busdepot
(I think) about
the same time and never ended up using it. It was sold to Mike Soulitan I
think.

Bill

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 1:50 PM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:

> I put both the VW 2.1, 1.9 (right now), air cooled 2.0L and the Subie
> 2.2 on a regular off the shelf engine stand.
>
> I had to be creative, using only 3 of the mounts, turned as needed
> and lot's of washers (as shims) with a long bolt. (I did have to take
> the clutch OFF to get the VW engine on the stand). The stand works great!
>
> I went to Harbor Freight when the stand was on sale and picked it up
> as it's heavy. When shopping for one don't forget your FLAPS, with
> shipping added in they might be a better deal.
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net
>
>
>
>
> At  10/16/2009 09:54 AM,Andrew Philbrick wrote:
>
>> Hey Volks,
>>
>> I was just wondering if anyone could give me somewhere to start for my
>> search for an engine stand.  I'm kinda looking for a universal stand I can
>> put my Subaru engine on.  When the Subaru goes into my Vanagon, I'd like
>> to
>> put the wbx engine on the stand...etc.  Since most engine stands are mail
>> order, I was wondering if anyone who owns a well made stand would be
>> willing
>> to share the pros/cons.
>>
>> Thanks as always,
>> Andrew
>>
>