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Engine Stand, What works 4 U? |
aveale |
Dec 21 2004, 03:20 PM
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Fun Times Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 18-August 04 From: Ottawa, Canada Member No.: 2,563 |
Family,
The size and shape of the 914 motor is a little wonky. Has anyone had success with an engine hoist or stand that allows for good access and cleaning once the powerplant is removed? OR- Do people leave it resting on the ground/platform? Any info would be great and happy holidays? T |
type11969 |
Dec 21 2004, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Collingswood, NJ Member No.: 1,410 Region Association: North East States |
I've done the on the ground thing, once it is all taken apart it is wasy to move it around to clean it. Reassembly I don't suggest doing on the ground since the crank has to be dropped into one half from above (studs get in the way of the case half lying on the ground). But, if you take a milk crate and cut some holes in it for the studs to pass through along with the rods, you got yourself a cheap assembly stand for the shortblock at least.
I bought a v8 adjustable engine stand from a neighbor for 25 bucks, it works great and no more kneeling on the ground during assembly. You can also buy a bench mounted engine stand from most VW places that would work well too, just make sure your bench can take the weight of the engine! -Chris |
URY914 |
Dec 21 2004, 03:46 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,172 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Talk about timing. Last weekend I built a stand for my engine and tranny out of 2x4's and plywood on casters. I'll take some shots of it tonight and post them.
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bernbomb914 |
Dec 21 2004, 08:23 PM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36 |
We welded the bench stand on the v/8 stand . works good, kills 2 birds with stone. see pics
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bernbomb914 |
Dec 21 2004, 08:23 PM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36 |
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Rhodes71/914 |
Dec 21 2004, 08:52 PM
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Glacier Group: Members Posts: 1,374 Joined: 8-August 04 From: End of the Road, Alaska Member No.: 2,482 |
Not really practical for splitting the case and doing engine internals but has worked great for everything that I have done. Had the P&Cs off. Can be raised and lowered, rolls around. I can use it to take the engine out and put it in as well. I think it is actually a transmission stand.
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newdeal2 |
Dec 21 2004, 09:02 PM
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I used a JC Whitney engine stand with a VW addaptor:
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newdeal2 |
Dec 21 2004, 09:03 PM
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Here's a picture. It cost about $100.00:
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newdeal2 |
Dec 21 2004, 09:04 PM
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You can move it around and rotate the case for easy access.
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jim912928 |
Dec 21 2004, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,487 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
newdeal...that is one pretty engine!
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newdeal2 |
Dec 21 2004, 09:30 PM
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Thanks...it's my first re build. Jake has me a little concerned but so far it's running pretty good (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
I kept it basically "stock" 94 euro pistons/ cylinders and a Webcam/lifter set and added a type 1 oil pump. Not sure I picked the best pistons [AA] but I had a very tight budget. I had the heads and crank done by a pro along with an align bore and new oil galley plugs [tapped in that is]. Hope it breaks in good. If not I just may do it again. It was a fun job. |
McMark |
Dec 21 2004, 09:33 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I love these four cylinder engines. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif)
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URY914 |
Dec 21 2004, 10:13 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,172 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I have a true engine stand but this is my engine/tranny stand (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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URY914 |
Dec 21 2004, 10:16 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,172 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
Its made out of some left over plywood. (its the plywood I had on my windows during the hurricanes (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) )
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URY914 |
Dec 21 2004, 10:17 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,172 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
I also have a engine only stand.
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URY914 |
Dec 21 2004, 10:18 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,172 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
It is also on casters and made from unistruct steel.
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URY914 |
Dec 21 2004, 10:21 PM
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 124,172 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
sorry so small (boy, have I said that before (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) )
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Eric Taylor |
Dec 22 2004, 01:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
Where do you get this VW Workbench Adaptor? i've Been looking for one, and I currently just have my engine on a V8 stand, but it's holding both case half's, so I can't split it yet.
Eric |
bernbomb914 |
Dec 22 2004, 01:55 AM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36 |
I bought mine on ebay $20.00 they are in catologs for 29.95. any VW type will work.
Bernie |
Dr Evil |
Dec 22 2004, 02:21 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,034 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you can wait till after new years when I can ship it, you can have mine for $20 + shipping. It is the same type that Bernie has welded onto the other stand.
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