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barleywine

Well-Known Member

• Jun 26, 2012

• #1

Hi all, just bought Sealey engine stand, to do some work on my 2.25 petrol engine. Removed clutch and alloy casting so that I can mount engine on stand. I have found some HT steel bolts that fit into block and are long enough to reach through the stand mounting tubes.
To me the four bolts don`t look man enough to hold the weight of engine hanging off, or am I worrying to much?

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 26, 2012

• #2

4 bolts is enough ,but it easier imo to build on low bench or similar

 

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barleywine

Well-Known Member

• Jun 27, 2012

• #3

Thanks, only worked on smaller engines in past, Ford Anglia`s etc long time ago, thought engine stand would be safer with such a large lump.
Just needed some reassurance.

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Jun 27, 2012

• #4

4 bolts is enough

 

Ryder

Having a senior moment

• Jun 27, 2012

• #5

i got a 2 1/4 petrol engine in the workshop on an engine stand supported by four bolts.... been there for two months without a problem

 

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barleywine

Well-Known Member

• Jun 28, 2012

• #6

Engine now mounted on stand, thanks again for your help.