What size engine stand are we talking about here? I've purchased one
of those cheapie 750 lb stands. It looks flimsey to me but if the
rating is 750 I would think it would hold.
> My engine has been on a stand using that starter hole for the last
> 3-4 weeks and seems just fine --- other than it's constant mocking
> of me for not getting started on it's rebuild!
>
> Dave Moag
> 77 Spitfire
> 62 TR3B
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jack I. Brooks
> > Sent: Thursday, July 23, 1998 6:04 AM
> > To: Triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Engine stands, TR2-4
> >
> >
> >
> > As I strip my replacement engine and look at the engine
> > stand, I am getting
> > concerned about mounting the engine on the stand. I know
> > that four 1/4-20
> > bolts can take the load (shear and tension) of the fully
> > assembled engine,
> > (although it seems a little weak to me) but my concern is in
> > the bottom
> > right corner of the back of the engine where the starter hole is. The
> > unthreaded hole for the lower starter bolt is the only nearby mounting
> > point, but I am concerned about using it.
> >
> > What have y'all used as engine stand mounting points on the
> > TR2-4 engines?
> >
> > Jack
> >
> >
>
"Taxation WITH representation isn't so hot, either!"
Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (In "Teething" Mode right now)
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Waiting for garage space to start teardown)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Sheet metal going to body shop now)
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