> I can easily bump the displacement up to 2.5 liters. I just went down
> to the hardware store and bought some grade 8 bolts to mount the
> engine to the engine stand. I still find it hard to believe that the
> entire cantilevered weight of the engine can be held up by a couple of
> 5/16" bolts, but I am putting my faith in those who have done so
> without problems. I plan on taking much of the engine apart today and
I wonder if grade 8 is the best choice here. I know grade 8 bolts are
very strong, but how well do they stand up to shear forces. They are on
the brittle side. Is there a risk that a good whack on the engine
somewhere might snap them off?
Roland
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