Clarke engine stand

[sambo]

Hi all, i have a new engine and a new Clarke engine stand so i can paint it etc.

How do you all mount it? the brackets that are supplied arent long enough to bolt onto the bellhousing holes with the clutch/flywheel assembly there and it looks as though it will still be too short with the clutch off?

Also, i'll need some LONG bolts!!

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onmmy pinto i had to take the clutch and flywheel off, and yes you need long bolts, il try dig a pic out for you..

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if you want better photos let me know cao my old 1600 engine is on the stand so il take some close up shots for ya.

[Jimbob-Squarepants ©]

Yep, you have to remove the flywheel. To mount my engines I use 4 lengths of studding which I secure to the arms first with a nut either side, then I plonk the engine in and secure that with another set of nuts. It makes mounting and removing the engine easier as the studding can't fall out

[sambo]

Awesome, cheers guys.

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few more pics sambo

[V8ian]

alternativly, find a old engine mount, cut the rubber off and securely weld a stub that fits the engine stand bore to it, that way you can have a side mounted engine

[sambo]

Great stuff lads, Cheers!

I'd better get my arse donw to the local hardware shop for some longer bolts etc.

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just get a lenght of 10mm threaded bar and some nuts from B&Q.

[sambo]

Gonna try and space it out so i dont have to remove the flywheels......