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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Shackeng on 07 March 2011, 12:47:24

Title: Gearbox stand
Post by: Shackeng on 07 March 2011, 12:47:24

Having no experience of these, can anyone advise if this will take an AR gearbox?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Liftmaster-Wide-Engine-Gearbox-Stand-350KG-750LB-/270714303281?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f07d47331

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 07 March 2011, 16:41:22

I don't think this will be much good for the AR box - as, it connects on to the bellhousing - and this is what you need to remove.

Re your PM - shall reply tonight  :y

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: Shackeng on 07 March 2011, 16:57:19

Thanks James. :y

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: dad1uk on 07 March 2011, 17:25:25

Try Andy, he will be able to advise you.

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?action=viewprofile;username=434C465B41220

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 March 2011, 18:41:31

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Having no experience of these, can anyone advise if this will take an AR gearbox?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Liftmaster-Wide-Engine-Gearbox-Stand-350KG-750LB-/270714303281?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f07d47331

Thats actualy an engine stand.

Are you looking to work on the gearbox once its removed or are you looking at something to aid removal and refit?

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: Shackeng on 07 March 2011, 18:49:32

As JV6 pointed out, we have to take the bell housing off, which is, apparently, the bit this stand would hold, if it is, as described, a 'Liftmaster Wide Engine Gearbox Stand'. Or is that incorrect?:y

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 March 2011, 19:02:00

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This engine stand accepts a wide variety of Engines and Gearboxess

 :y :y

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: Andy H on 07 March 2011, 20:00:49

I am struggling to find a decent image of one in use but this is what Snapon sell to convert their engine stand to grip a gearbox

(http://www.snapon.com/international/images/products24/ces3dSm.gif)

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: Varche on 07 March 2011, 20:12:33

If you have a sturdy workbench just stand the gearbox upright on the prop connection end and secure it to your workbench. Sturdy luggage straps or wire.  :y

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: Shackeng on 07 March 2011, 20:14:08

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If you have a sturdy workbench just stand the gearbox upright on the prop connection end and secure it to your workbench. Sturdy luggage straps or wire.  :y

I'll fix something. :y :y :y

Title: Re: Gearbox stand
Post by: unlucky alf on 07 March 2011, 20:27:30

If this for just changing over belhousing to the AR35 then all ive ever done is propped the g/box up on a wheel & tyre with the bellhousing facing upwards, then slacken off the bolts a few threads then tap with a nylon or rubber hammer until the b/housing separates, keep the g/box in that position ready to receive the AR25 b/housing,,,,as some on OOF will  know ive done this plenty of times!. ;D ;D