[Healeys] mounting engine to stand.

[Alan Seigrist]

That's a really good idea, and some engine stands with a tripod wheel base,
the 6 cyl sticking out can be a little unstable.  If you do it this way, it
should be much more stable.  Thanks for sharing that....

Alan

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8


On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 7:07 AM, <jwj-scj at cox.net> wrote:

> I highly recommend mounting the Healey engine on an engine stand by using
> the four bolt holes on the left side (driver's side) of the engine. I found
> the bolt hole spacing on the mounting plate of an "over the counter" engine
> stand must be modified to fit the spacing on the Healey engine. I have also
> found grade five bolts work fine, or one may use the original bolts.
> Rotating the engine may require a "cheater bar" on the engine stand and a
> second set of hands (usually) is required to insert the locking pin. The
> thing I like the most about this set-up is I can install the rear engine
> plate, oil pan seals and the oil pan before removing the engine from the
> engine stand.
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