A basic but really adequate engine stand is available at all the
big parts stores for $45-50. Our TR engine are not very big by
American v8 standards. I used one from Parts America on my 9
month overhaul and it worked fine.
If I were in the business I would look for more ease of use, 4
legs instead of 3, better wheels and roller bearings and such...
and spend a lot more. But since I hope I only use it once.... it
was fine.
Brian Sanborn
62 TR4 CT16260L - Groton, MA
My TR4 Restoration Web Site
http://www.net1plus.com/users/sanborn/Home.html
E-Mail: sanborn@net1plus.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jim Bauder
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2000 5:32 PM
To: Dan Buettner
Cc: TR List
Subject: Re: questions on motor/transmission cart
Dan,
For the engine you will need an engine stand to support the
engine
during tear down, rebuild, re-painting, reassembly, etc. They are
cheap
and easy to put together and to use. A necessity! I bought mine
from
Northern Tools and Equipment I think. Harbor Freight also carries
them.
I think I spent less than $150.00 or so. Well worth it. (NFI,
etc.)
My brother and I built a rough triangle shaped cart for the
transmission
so I could roll it around to sort of keep it out of the way. A
pair of
2 x 4s were used for the side rails and a 2 x 4 of suitable
length was
used to support the front of the bell housing with a single long
dry
wall screw through the weep hole, the side rails kept the
transmission
from rolling so to speak. The rear was supported with a shorter 2
x 4
with the rear transmission mount set on it with a pair of long
dry wall
screws with fender washers, through the mounting holes. The
length of
the cart was almost exactly the length of the transmission. I
just used
some small swivel casters I had around the shop.
Good luck,
Jim Bauder
'58 TR3, almost on the road again
Palo Alto, CA
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