(M715 build) I love the smell of diesel in the morning

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Automotive Insanity > (M715 build) I love the smell of diesel in the morning

rifles: Oct 8, 2007; is this thing working

tuna posted:

Let me know if I'm doing this right...

I'm about to mount the engine to the engine stand, I bought some nice new m12-1.75 bolts and had to modify 2 of the mounting arms by drilling a new hole in it so it could reach some of the bolt holes without hitting the crank flywheel thing in the back. Once I pick this up with the hoist and put it into the engine stand it's not just going to.. tear out those bolts is it? Haha, I've not done this before and the engine seems so heavy for just 4 measly bolts, but what do I know?

I have a 12V on the big Harbor Freight stand with similar bolting. I extended the legs out with some C channels and then welded a brace across the legs to hold the front of the engine with a jackstand to support the front of the engine so it isn't all hanging.

If you're really worried you can do something similar, hold the weight while you bolt it onto the stand with your engine crane and brace it however you need to. If you're expecting to rotate it this won't work at all obviously.

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