Hi Monty,
I'm using the same thing on my engine stand and it works so nice I'm
going to make one for my TD engine. Mine even lines up with the holes
on the MGB engine. It's great to be able to install the clutch and
tranny on the stand. Doesn't hurt my back near as much.
Rick
David Ramsey wrote:
>
> Most of the cheap motor stands will work on our motors, but it is
>hard to work on the rear of the motor with the usual mounts. I took a piece
>of pipe (the right size to fit in the stand) and welded a flat plate of 1/4
>steel to the end and drilled two holes that attach it to the rear generator
>mount holes in the block. With this mount you can place everything on the
>motor except the generator/alternator. I go directly from the cherry picker
>to the stand and back, the motor never hits t
> I know what your saying "this guy is really sharp, I wish I'd thought
>of that". If you would like a picture of this mount just look in Vizard's
>book that's where I got the idea.
> Crash
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