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| Author: | textoad [ Sun Dec 21, 2003 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mounting /6 on stand? How? |
I've got the engine on a hoist and I'm trying to mount it to the stand. I can get all four brackets to mount up but I see a problem. The engine cg is above the pivot on the stand. The head is off BTW. If I want to flip it over the weight will be too much and I could have an accident. I have a 1200 pound hoist with four wheels BTW. Can I mount to just three points? The two lowest tranny mounts and one upper? Or should I go with four? I can see that when I remove the oil pan and crank I will want it upside down I think. Does this make sense? Advise please. Thanks. |
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| Author: | Pierre [ Sun Dec 21, 2003 4:16 pm ] |
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I always use 4 mounting points and center the pivot of the stand on the crank. Yes, you must be a bit careful and turn the engine slowly when it is on the stand. Slants are top heavy, even without the head. |
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| Author: | steponmebbbboom [ Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:23 pm ] |
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If you were deadset on centering the CG at the pivot point youd have to fabricate new brackets or a new pivot head. I wouldn't bother unless you build these regularly. Just use a long bar on the pivot head and go slow. |
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| Author: | textoad [ Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:53 pm ] |
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Thanks, I'll do it now and give report. When you're dealing with several hundred pounds it gets my blood pressure up. |
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| Author: | steponmebbbboom [ Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:24 pm ] |
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Toadie, is it a 4 point stand or a 3 point? 4 points are more secure, larger footprint. |
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| Author: | textoad [ Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:10 pm ] |
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Step, It's a factory 4 point on the engine and a 4 wheeler. Anyway I got it on the stand. Crank is a little below center of pivot. I've got the pin in the pivot for now. I need to remove a few things and then I will flip it over tomorrow. I'll let you know how that goes. Thanks all. |
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| Author: | Slanted73 [ Tue Dec 23, 2003 10:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | turning the slant over |
When in doubt, get a cherry picker over it and bolt a chain with some slack to the engine. Then, turn slowly. If you get into trouble, raise the picker and tighten the chain. I use this method when the engine is fully dressed. I also made sure to start witht he head straight up and let the engine down as far as possible where it bolts to the stand. The only thing better is a custom stand adapter mount like previously mentioned, but haven't seen the need for it. |
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