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Doc
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:12 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-Engine-Stand-450kg_W0QQitemZ8027962022QQcategoryZ108783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm being daft but I cant see how that is going to hold an engine.
Does the engine sit flat on top of it or what?
Neal
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:16 am

the 4 prong bits bolt to the bellhousing holes on the end of the crankcase
Doc
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:20 am

Edit due to my mong error Razz

cheers guys Wink


Last edited by Doc on Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:26 am; edited 1 time in total
Roger Red Hat
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:20 am

can then turn it around via the handle.

there actually a really handy bit of kit.
Doc
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:35 am

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Engine-Stand_W0QQitemZ8028607137QQcategoryZ30906QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

just 5 mins up the road from me. Result!
JB
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:00 pm

you can buy em brand new for 30ish

they are handy but not essential. i managed fine without one.
Dan
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 2:28 pm

extremely handy! im using mine to do my 19's engine.
Mad Pierre
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Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:00 pm

Now only if I had a job that pay'd well, and a few spare F7 lump's
Chris H
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:02 am

I showed the boys how to use one properly in ireland.

The daft irish are a comical bunch Rolling Eyes
Doc
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Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2006 1:59 am

Quote:
you can buy em brand new for 30ish


True, but there wern't any going for less than £20 when I looked.
So all I need now is an engine crane.
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