Dan DiBiase wrote:
> ... engine stands and what to look for, etc. I'd appreciate a little advice
> now, since I'm
> looking around at them...
>
> 1)I do recall some discussion on the difficulties of mounting a B engine
> on the standard bolt pattern that they seem to come with...?
Not difficult at all, but I can't remember the bolt thread or length needed for
the B engine.
> 2)Wondering if the 750-lb model is okay, or should I go for a 1000-lb model?
The 750 lb model is adequate for MGA or MGB. I even rebuilt a Healey BJ8 engine
on it without incident. Not easy to turn however. The MG engines are no problem
to turn.
> 3) Vendors? Need a 'budget' one, but don't want a 'cheap' one... I checked
> out Harbor Freight and JC Whitney so far, they seem comparable...
I bought mine from Harbor Freight and rebuilt some 18 engines on it, and it is
still as new, although a bit dirty.
Jim
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