11 replies to this topic

[JackF]

Quick Question,
Where is best on the engine block to bolt to a stand?

Regards, Jack

[mike.]

I used the fuel pump mounting studs and a fuel pump blanking plate and washers to spread the load, worked fine.

[JackF]

Cheers

[brad-the-bear]

will the fuel pump threads hold a built up engine?

[MrBounce]

I think it's better to use the alternator bracket bolt holes and the ones for the oil filter housing as a belt & braces approach.

[Guess-Works.com]

http://www.guess-wor...play.htm?id=301

[mike.]

The fuel pump studs held a complete engine for me, but it is a lot of weight on them. I didn't rotate the engine or anything once the gearbox was on, I just lowered it straight down and put the engine on a bench after that.

[ace01]

I always use the alternator/dynamo threads and the oil filter, but I must say I like that adaptor Guessworks.

[Guess-Works.com]

I've sold quite a number and not had a bad word said about them so far. I have one available at the moment.

[jmac201]

I've sold quite a number and not had a bad word said about them so far. I have one available at the moment.

Guessworks.

I'm wanting to order one of your adapters, do you know about when you expect them to be back in stock?

[Guess-Works.com]

I've none at the moment... I'll see when I can get some more in

[Kat7Racing]

My version used the standard Machine Mart stand but I adapted the bracket... worked for me..... chuck away the 4 mounts and the bolts. Then measure up your oil filter spacing and the bottom alternator bracket hole... make sure its VERY accurate. cut the clarke engine stand bracket to suit, have a look at the pic of the block being machined to get the general idea........ BECAREFUL.... the tube can get close to the drilling points if you dont space it out right on the bracket. The oil filter holes are 3/8th UNC the alternator is 5/16 unf...... Get suitable sized bolts, make sure the oil filter ones dont protrude into the block or you will have trouble fitting one of the conrods as anything sticking into the block fouls the rod on rotation, then fit bracket with a suitable spacer under at the alternator fixing hole so you dont induce bending forces. always best to clean out the holes first with a same size tap..... and away you go..... makes it soooooooooo easy to work on.

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Edited by Kat7Racing, 04 February 2013 - 08:52 AM.