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, "Dave Rulez" wrote:
> Pictures of my engine stand are on my blog here:
http://honda600sedan.blogspot.com/2010/ ... ekend.html
> It will alow you to rotate the engine in all directions.
> dave
> --- In
anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
, "lyletrudell" wrote:
> > Hi Dale, I will make up a sketch of the bolt hole locations and parts. I will post it in the photo section.
> > The spacers are made of aluminum, with a 5/16" hole in the middle.
> > But could be steel square stock.
> > Make sure your threaded holes are good and you use a grade 5 bolt or better.
> > It was easy to make and Harbor freight has an engine stand for $39.
> > Note:
> > I don't recommend using this engine stand bracket and only (4) 8mm bolts for holding a completely assembled engine transaxle and then working on it! It needs a rear support, but it gets in the way!
> > I disassembled all of the engine accesories, clutch, flywheel, etc on the engine mount cradle. I could then push/pull and not worry about anything.
> > I have the short block and transaxle on the stand and it's very stable.
> > It's great for working on the transmission and crank.
> > Once I get the short block back together on the stand, I will remove the engine while it's still light and mount it back on the engine cradle and finish putting it all back together.
> > I will be doing this mostly by myself, so "Safety first".
> > Lyle
> > --- In
anzhonda600owners@yahoogroups.com
, wrote:
> > > Dale;
> > > Honda used a rear bracket on their engine stand because it was made to
> > > allow starting the engine outside of the car. And it worked really well.
> > > It's nice to hear your engine run before installing it.
> > > Bill
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > [mailto:
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]On Behalf Of goinhm@
> > > Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 12:38 PM
> > > To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [2cylinderhondas] Re: Factory Engine Stand
> > > Hi Lyle,
> > > It was pretty simple to make mine and it sounds like you had an easy
> > > time. I think others on this newsgroup would like the adapter you have
> > > made.
> > > Dale
> > > Bolted my engine to my stand, thanks Dale.
> > > The plate on my engine stand was just large enough to get the 4 front
> > > bolts in. Made(2) 1/2" spacers and (2) 1" spacers.
> > > 4)8mm x 1.25 X 60mm bolts.
> > > Worked great.
> > > Pulled the rest of my engine apart today!
> > > See photo.
> > > Lyle