Engine Stand, Please help Options

[newdeal2]

Does anyone know of a standard engine stand [that can be rented?] that will hold the type 4 engine? I know Jake removes the flywheel in his video but doesn't explain how it is all set up. My only other option is to work on the floor and the bench.

I removed the engine yesterday and seperated the tranny last night. I am going to remove the FI, etc. tonight and start the tin removal.

Thanks to Pelican for the great engine removal article in the Tech section...it really works

Peter
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[Mark Henry]

Sean, I've never had a problem, although a fully dressed bus engine with heaterboxes and exhaust starts to look like a bit much. In my shop they never stay on the stand very long anyways.

I don't know how heavy your stand is, buy the farther out you get the weight multiplies. Once you have a finished engine, if you're leaving it on the stand, a prop stick is cheap insurance. It should be fine while you're working on the engine, as long as the stand (and bench) is properly bolted down.

An average week at my shop, 2 finished engines and 3 blocks waiting to be started. I need a maid!