---- Andrew Uprichard <auprichard@uprichard.net> wrote:
> I am thinking of getting an engine stand. I see Harbor Freight has a couple
> of 1000lb stands. Questions: is 1000 Ok for a TR3 engine and (overdrive)
> gearbox combination and does anyone have experience with the Harbor Freight
> ones?
What HF calls an "engine stand" is not intended for hanging an engine plus
gearbox on. The engine mounts to it via the rear flange.
I have the discontinued 750 lb engine stand from HF, it works well enough for
me.
http://goo.gl/kEQVs
The main difference is that it only has 3 wheels and is correspondingly less
stable (which can be a concern if you are trying to move it over a rough floor
with an engine on). It's had a TR4 engine block hanging on it for probably 20
years now and is still holding fine.
IIRC I had to source some suitable bolts, though. The ones that came with it
were not long enough.
Randall
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