Date: Sat, 5 May 2012 08:12:00 -0500
Reply-To: George Laubach <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET>
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From: George Laubach <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: last minute engine swap questions
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Where can I source that clever "half-circle" attachment to an engine stand?
I have the red HF engine stand. My engine (1.9 WBXR now with the GW 2200 kit) will be back from the machine shop soon (with flywheel attached). When I removed the engine a few months ago I used the engine stand hardware (with some long bolt modifications) but was not comfortable with how the stand/bolts did not have clearance from the teeth of the flywheel.
Any advice and sourcing please? Thank you.
Skip
'84 Westy 1.9L case/96mm pistons (something like that)
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On May 4, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
> on some engine stands , the engine will fit on it with the flywheel in
> place.
>
> I've worked on lots of them on the ground ..
> get some blocks under it at least.
> there are a few fasteners on the underside you'll be working on.
>
> hard to do good car work sitting on the ground.
> a small stool perhaps ...sometimes.
>
>
> On 5/4/2012 5:00 PM, pickle vanagon wrote:
>> Being that I don't have a Bell-housing, with this stand can I bolt the
>> plate onto the engine without removing the flywheel?
>>
>> Even though the makes it easier, the floor does work too right? Or are
>> there fasteners I'll have a lot of trouble getting access to? I don't mind
>> doing work sitting on the ground as long as it is reasonably feasible.
>>
>>
>> On Fri, May 4, 2012 at 4:19 PM, HotelWestfalia<zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
>>
>>> That engine stand from HF is great, especially if you would have a bell
>>> housing as I do. As long as you can get four bolts holding it. Lifting up
>>> is heavy but two strong guys can do it, just bolt the engine onto the plate
>>> first and then put it on the engine stand after.
>>> It's great to have the ability to work without bending down and be able to
>>> turn the engine the way you like it.
>>>
>>> That engine lifter I made, and sold a few, is great to install and
>>> uninstall
>>> an engine from the van using a drip tray to pull the engine on the ground
>>> with, small ropes attached on each end through holes made by you.
>>> Simplicity at it's best.
>>>
>>> Zoltan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jim Arnott"<jrasite@EONI.COM>
>>> To:<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:41 PM
>>> Subject: Re: last minute engine swap questions
>>>
>>>
>>> HF cheap engine stand makes it easier....
>>>> http://www.harborfreight.com/**750-lb-capacity-engine-stand-**32915.html<http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-capacity-engine-stand-32915.html>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: pickle vanagon
>>>> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:13 PM
>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>> Subject: [VANAGON] last minute engine swap questions
>>>>
>>>> My engine swap (1.9 for rebuilt 2.1) is coming up in a week.
>>>>
>>>> I think I pretty much have my ducks in a row (we'll see though!). I do
>>>> have one question:
>>>> I'll be dropping the engine with Zoltan's "sawhose over the engine
>>>> compartment" method.
>>>>
>>>> My question is: do I also want some kind of hoist available to help with
>>>> moving the engine around my workspace, or to elevate it while transferring
>>>> components? Or will it be reasonable to carry around the floor (I'm
>>>> assuming I'll be able to enlist a volunteer to help with carrying, at
>>>> least) and bolt things on with it on the floor?
>>>>
>>>> (Note: making hoist-like contraptions myself to help are not an option
>>>> because I'm going to be time-limited and don't want to give up any time I
>>>> can be focused on doing the swap. But if having an engine hoist will make
>>>> transferring components much easier I'm willing to pay Harbor Freight for
>>>> one.)
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any advice!
>>>> Wes
>>>>
>>>>
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