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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: PaulW on 19 October 2008, 00:02:07

Title: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: PaulW on 19 October 2008, 00:02:07

Ideally to do a bit of a refreshing rebuild on a V6 while out of the car? ie.

Headgaskets
Oil Cooler
Breathers
Oil Pickup
Oil Pump
Crank Seals
Other seals...

Never bought a stand before, so not sure what would be best!

Cheers  :y

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 October 2008, 00:18:24

I've used one of these: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ces-500a-engine-stand/path/workshop-cranes-engine-stands.

Coped OK with a Rover V8 and a Ford Zetec. I guess a V6 may be a little heavier but I'd say it would be OK. If you get the engine balanced around the central spindle (grease it while you're assembling it) it's easy to turn it over to work on the bottom of the crankcase, then back the right way up again.

Kevin

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 19 October 2008, 00:19:53

By the way: There are VAT free days going on at the moment so, if you're not on their mailing list, find someone in your area who is. :y

Kevin

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 19 October 2008, 00:21:55

Totally agree with Kevin.

Once bolted up you can rotate the engine to work easily from either side, top or bottom to suit how you dhoose to work.  :y

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: Jay w on 19 October 2008, 17:46:36

Quote

I've used one of these: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/ces-500a-engine-stand/path/workshop-cranes-engine-stands.

Coped OK with a Rover V8 and a Ford Zetec. I guess a V6 may be a little heavier but I'd say it would be OK. If you get the engine balanced around the central spindle (grease it while you're assembling it) it's easy to turn it over to work on the bottom of the crankcase, then back the right way up again.

Kevin

that's exactly the one i have currently....can handle a V6 no problem  :y

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: PaulW on 19 October 2008, 17:47:32

Super duper :)

All I need to do now then is also find somewhere to strip down 2 Omega's and work on an Engine  ;D

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: shyboy on 19 October 2008, 19:35:01

What about Burns Farm in the Lake district?

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: willyboy on 19 October 2008, 20:22:54

Hell getting it out looks a major lifting problem ?

Title: Re: What should I look for in an Engine stand?
Post by: PaulW on 19 October 2008, 20:25:55

burns farm  ;D ;D ;D

Already got access to an engine hoist/lift, so thats not an issue :)  Suppose I could try the council/local farmers, see if there is any space I can 'rent'