04-10-2008, 03:51 PM
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engine stand mounting points
how to attach engine stand to 2.0 engine?
it seems that i cant really attach it to the to the side of it, and i dont think there is anything on the front of it, but how about back? can I attach it to these four studs that keep the bellhousing in place (they do not look like they may hold weight of the whole engine) do I have to remove clutch? (i really dont want to do it since i dont have the alignment tool)??
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Last edited by he3r0; 04-10-2008 at 05:01 PM.
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04-10-2008, 04:08 PM
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I made a plate to attach to the motor mount threaded holes (via c'sunk bolts), then drilled and tapped this plate to bolt to the engine stand plate.
This works pretty well as you can turn the engine just about any way you want to work on it, with nothing in the way.
Cheers!
Dave G.
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04-10-2008, 07:43 PM
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I mounted the engine from our '84 Spider to the side of the block, too. (first picture)
There is (was) available an adapter to fit into an engine stand (second picture) but I just cobbled up some spacers and bolted it to the bracket that is normally used to bolt onto the back of of a 'merican engine.
And, no, I don't think those small studs on the Alfa engine to bolt to the bell housing are strong enough
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04-10-2008, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ghnl
I mounted the engine from our '84 Spider to the side of the block, too. (first picture)
There is (was) available an adapter to fit into an engine stand (second picture) but I just cobbled up some spacers and bolted it to the bracket that is normally used to bolt onto the back of of a 'merican engine.
And, no, I don't think those small studs on the Alfa engine to bolt to the bell housing are strong enough
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 (is it safe to turn it upside-down?) because at this moment my engine may have problem with the crankshaft, (i ruled out everything else so far) btw my transmission is mostly covered in red goo, that was long time ago (or maybe not so long) a tranny oil.
I`ll keep you guys posted, or I`ll post some parts for sale 
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04-10-2008, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by he3r0
I drilled a few holes in the plate and mounted it straight to the block (is it safe to turn it upside-down?) |
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04-10-2008, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ghnl
If it is mounted sturdily, you can rotate it any which way.
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04-10-2008, 09:38 PM
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What happened?! Last time I saw your car it was running fine.  Let me know if you need any help.
Andy
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04-11-2008, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by redspiderveloce
What happened?! Last time I saw your car it was running fine. Let me know if you need any help.
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in the meantime I had to get me another commuter. 1994 volvo 940 turbo, tiny engine, that i can always try to put in Alfa :P
Stay tuned for more news.
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