<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">Put the block on a sturdy table; very easy to make.</div><div dir="ltr"><br>On Mar 30, 2020, at 4:17 PM, Michael MacLean <<a href="mailto:rrengineer.mike@att.net">rrengineer.mike@att.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div class="ydp9aa185byahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif; font-size: 16px;"><div></div>
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Capacity Foldable Engine Stand" style="margin:auto;padding:0px;max-width:100%;max-height:100%;width:auto;height:auto;"></div><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;color:rgb(0,0,0);display:block;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;">PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE</span><p style="margin:5px 0px;padding:0px;line-height:20px;color:rgb(0,0,0);">2000 lbs. 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I don't know who rates this stuff, but its like the 2 ton floor jack that folds like a cheap suit, when used. You get what you pay for, but in this case, safety is more important. If that block drops onto your foot when you roll it; forget your engine and your foot. Hank (<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://healeyhelper.com">healeyhelper.com</a>)<br clear="none"><div></div><p>-----------------------------------------</p>From: "Michael MacLean" <u></u><br clear="none">To: "Healeys"<br clear="none">Cc: <br clear="none">Sent: Monday March 30 2020 12:00:17PM<br clear="none">Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine stand<br clear="none"><br clear="none"><div style="font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px;"><div></div>
<div dir="ltr">I take it back. Harbor Freight sells a 750lb capacity stand for $50. The $60 stand has a capacity of 1000lbs and they have one with folding legs that will hold 2000lbs for $135. The four cylinder engine can't be over 750 pounds?</div><div dir="ltr">Mike MacLean</div><div dir="ltr">56 BN2</div><div dir="ltr">60 Bugeye</div><div dir="ltr">69 MGB GT<br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div>
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<div dir="ltr">What does the 4 cylinder engine weigh? Harbor Freight has a 700 lb capacity engine stand for $60. How do you attach the 4 cylinder engine to the stand? I find myself having time lately to assemble the engine of my BN2. Short block is finished. Need to put the head and the rest before dropping it in the car.<br clear="none"></div><div dir="ltr">Mike MacLean<br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div>
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<p>A quick one. Do you think that this stand
is man enough for a 3000’s engine?</p>
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<p>Got to be a decent thing and, on four
wheels, presumably stable. But, but…..our engines are long
and heavy.</p>
<p>What does the team think?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
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