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PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 7:27 am    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Personally I prefer a bus bell housing to a yoke for running and mounted very low on "stand" to prevents whole setup from being top heavy.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:19 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

I was always using my Beetle for the power to the gambrel and pulley hoist so I got this instead. It should be a bit more stable than letting off the parking brake to lower the engine.

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PostPosted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

1000 LB engine stand on sale at Harbor Freight for $49.99.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 2:58 am    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

kawfee wrote:
I was always using my Beetle for the power to the gambrel and pulley hoist so I got this instead. It should be a bit more stable than letting off the parking brake to lower the engine.


I'm curious about this method. Were you using a different car to lower the engine of the one you're working on or what?

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:13 am    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Danpa wrote:
I'm curious about this method. Were you using a different car to lower the engine of the one you're working on or what?

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One time I was. Another time I wasn't.
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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 6:02 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 6:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

I would not start an engine on that stand setup.
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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 6:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Glenn wrote:
I would not start an engine on that stand setup.


Totally agree with Glenn........ Great big NO...

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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 7:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

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I would not start an engine on that stand setup.


I was thinking of strapping and bolting the stand to the ground. I suppose I could just drop the whole thing to the ground as well.
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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 7:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Or fire it up and gravity will get it on the ground.

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PostPosted: Sun May 07, 2017 8:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

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Or fire it up and gravity will get it on the ground.



Or hook it to my hoist, raise it, then let it dance.
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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 6:27 am    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Or update stand...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8399813#8399813

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 6:48 am    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

kawfee wrote:
Glenn wrote:
Or fire it up and gravity will get it on the ground.



Or hook it to my hoist, raise it, then let it dance.


Why not build a wood table (for lack of a better word) to sit under the engine while its on that stand when used as a run stand ?
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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:25 am    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Dale M. wrote:
Or update stand...

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8399813#8399813

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That costs money and space both of which are precious. I do have some cedar blocks so I might just go for that.
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PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 12:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

The test stand adapter I previously bought didn't work. I won't go into the details on that but the manufacturer and I figure out the issue and the refunded my monies.

I bought part of a transmission and ground one out.

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Remember when you are grinding away to dance a jig when you see flashes. I kept a water hose close by frequently spraying away excess dust. If it does catch on fire do not spray the fire with a water hose.
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PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 12:53 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Pretty sure the tranny case is aluminum and not magnesium.
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PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 12:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Let me correct that for you unless you can think of another reason for the flash fires.

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Pretty sure the tranny case is aluminum and magnesium.
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PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 12:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

Glenn,

Thanks for the original post with this part in it. I've always wanted it. I am very happy to finally have this. It fits perfectly. Hopefully the starter works as well. I've ordered an automatic starter since my bushing doesn't fit.
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PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 3:51 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

kawfee wrote:
The test stand adapter I previously bought didn't work. I won't go into the details on that but the manufacturer and I figure out the issue and the refunded my monies.



Is this the same adapter that you told me about and that I bought from your recommendation?
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PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 6:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Stand Reply with quote

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kawfee wrote:
The test stand adapter I previously bought didn't work. I won't go into the details on that but the manufacturer and I figure out the issue and the refunded my monies.



Is this the same adapter that you told me about and that I bought from your recommendation?


CiderGuy, That is correct. I recommend trying it out and making sure it works. On the side note, if it does not work email them and let them know. Taking some pictures would help. They refunded my the purchase price plus my cost in shipping to send it back to them.

I tried the other way tonight with the adapter and the start spun right into the flywheel as expected. I was very pleased.

Let me know if I can help.
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