I have just put together my engine stand which arrived today and im going to need the bolts to attach it to the block, im thinking 10x100mm if anyone knows for sure please let me know.

Also because of the pipe on the rear of the engine, it seems to leave only 4 mounting points.

Anyone with any pics of the rear of the engine on a stand will be great.

 

Last question, will it rotate ok on the stand or will it try to swing out of control, is it best to have 2 people to do it.

 

 

Many thanks

 

Graham

the bolts to use would be the same thread as the gearbox bolts. the engine will be fine to swing on your own, although i would recomend an extention pole to ease the strain. N.B. the engine wont spin if the tub elbows are attached

 

HTH

 

Cheers Mark, i have no tubs to worry about lol.

The top arms on my stand seem to catch the water pipe top left, so might have to use the middle and bottom bolt holes.

 

 

Cheers

Graham

You can use bolts as long as you like, as long as you have plenty of decent sized washers to pack it out mate.... That's what i did anyways....

i could turn it around on my own, just gotta be careful, it may gather a little bit of momentum, but there isn't a bearing or anything on the stand, so the friction will give you a helping hand :)

Get a winding one,its much safer.Only paid £150 for mine off Snap on.Its made by blue point and winds 360 degrees so you can set it exactly where you need it.

I already got it Jimmer lol £48, if i was a pro like your goodself, then i would deffo consider winding one, but its a spare engine i bought to tidy up and just potter when i can in the garage.