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Re: [Spridgets] really dumb question, dont laugh

To: =?utf-8?B?RGVyZWsgSm9i?= <derek.c.job@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] really dumb question, dont laugh
From: Jim Johnson <bmwwxman@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 01:35:07 -0500
Mike,

I use a El Cheapo Horrible Fright engine stand.  You have to horse things
around a bit get it in there but it does work. My Midget's 1275 is hanging
on it right now.

Cheers!!
Jim

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 11:37 PM, Andy Webster <a_d_webster@yahoo.com.au>wrote:

> Hi Mike,
> There is a drawing floating around of an easily fabricated adapter that
> bolts
> to the generator mounts on the side of the engine,
> basically it is the bit that bolts to the generator mounts, welded to a 2
> inch
> x 2 foot tube, which replaces the tube and mounting hardware on your stand.
> Someone will have the drawing, or it is on the web somewhere.
>
> it is a great way to work on your A-series.
>
> Andy
>
> --- On Fri, 27/5/11, Mike Rambour <lists@dinospider.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: Mike Rambour <lists@dinospider.com>
> Subject: [Spridgets] really dumb question, dont laugh
> To: "spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Received: Friday, 27 May, 2011, 11:33 AM
>
>
> I am trying to clean up my 1098 and it would a lot easier on a engine
> stand,
> can this little motor be put on one ? I have a big boy engine stand and it
> was
> difficult lining the arms up and then I started thinking it might pull out
> those awfully small bolts or crack the block with too much stress.
>
> I am assuming I am being ridiculous but lets not break the brand new
> rebuilt
> motor while trying to paint it :)
>
> http://singer.rambour.com/stand/
>
> like I said, dumbest question posted here in a good few years.
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