E30 Zone

Anyone got any pics of this?

Can't figure out how to mount the engine in the stand at the moment

Do i need to take the flywheel off?

I haven't got a photo but when I used mine last I removed the flywheel and bolted it to four opposing gearbox mounting holes using some burly (correct thread) bolts.

It didn't feel very safe though, four bolts suspending all that weight

Charlie

i built an engine in the same way - seemed to be ok for the month that it was on!

The way Charlie says is the proper way but it will give you problems if your engine is timed up by locking the flywheel, like the M50 I have on my stand at the mo

I have seen engines bolted to the stand sideways, I didnt fancy it with mine as most the threaded holes are only 8 mm

How about ANY engine in a similar stand??

Best one ive got

what a gay engine! or is it a 2.8 proper one?

I agree completely Simon

It was only on the stand to make removing the crank,rods and pistons easier, why elso do you think it would be on there?

Oh and the head, they fetch good money

wildeian wrote:How about ANY engine in a similar stand??

this is the only one i have but its going to be worthless to you

because we cant see it?

I've got a set of very long bolts + three nuts for each (one each side of the engine stand tube, and one against the engine), which allow the engine to be bolted on with flywheel in place.
More stable if it's bolted right up to the stand without the flywheel.

Cheers Guys, it's all helping. Keep 'em coming if you have anymore

A not too good one of my M30 with the Draper stand struggling under its weight!
I always remove the flywheels



A few of Cossies i have done

Cheers Spadge, thats exactly what I needed!!