What a timely question. I too worried about this same issue. However, I
purchased grade 8 bolts (I opted for the highest strength my fastener shop
carried). My initial concern was the fine thread, and its holding power.
Well, I recalled a comment my old high school physics teacher had once said:
it's not necessarily the depth of the threads, but the number of threads
holding the object. Well, I'm here to say that those four 5/16" fine thread
bolts hold just fine.
My problem, and I'm curious whether others have had this same problem, was
finding a way to get all four engine stand connecting arms to align well
enough to bolt it together. It must have taken me an hour just to find a
combination that aligned. I ended up having to bolt two lower arms onto the
block, and then covering these bolts with the alignment plate and attaching
the other two arms. I was concerned, but it works. I'm sure it is just my
Harbor Freight stand.
Eric Conrad
Denver, CO
econrad@teal.csn.net
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of Rob C Swift
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 5:52 AM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: TR6 motor on engine stand
Hello Listers!
I have a spare TR6 motor that I would like to store in my garage for
an
extended period of time. I would really like to put it on an engine stand
so that it would be easier to roll around among other things. Looking at
the diameter of the bolts that will thread into the block, I am a little
nervous about this prospect. The motor seems so long, and those bolts so
small.... Does anyone have any experience with this? Can I buy a
"hardened" bolt that will stand up to a long term test?
Thanks again,
Rob Swift
Manassas, Virginia
'75 TR6 (daily driver)
'75 TR6 (in pieces!)
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