1/4-20 threads x 3 supporting a 200-300 lb engine is way, way under
the strength of all-thread. I've been doing it this way for years with
waterboxer and diesel engines. They just aren't that heavy. That's 100
pounds or less on each rod. If this is faulty reasoning, I want to
know about it, though.

Jim

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
> � I wouldn't recommend the use of all-thread to support your engine.� It's
> only rated Grade 5 and it's simply not strong enough to trust.� Use minimum
> Grade 8.8 metric automotive nuts, bolts and washers.
> � You don't want to get hurt or drop your engine, either.
>
> Mike B.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Felder
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 7:48 PM
> Subject: Re: Friday - engine stand suggestions
> You can use three arms of a cheap 4-arm stand and 4 or 6 inch iron
> pipe sections with all-thread run through and the appropriate nuts and
> washers.
>
> If you use standoffs that are long enough, you can get enough room to
> work on the clutch and flywheel.
>
> Jim
>
> On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 6:34 PM, Roger VanTill <motelvw@gmail.com> wrote:
>> My 2.1 is hanging from a $50 stand from PepBoys. Had to modify a few holes
>> toget all four bolts on. Seems sturdy enough for the boxer.
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 12:54 PM, Andrew Philbrick <
>> herrschildkrote@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey Volks,
>>>
>>> I was just wondering if anyone could give me somewhere to start for my
>>> search for an engine stand. I'm kinda looking for a universal stand I can
>>> put my Subaru engine on. When the Subaru goes into my Vanagon, I'd like
>>> to
>>> put the wbx engine on the stand...etc. Since most engine stands are mail
>>> order, I was wondering if anyone who owns a well made stand would be
>>> willing
>>> to share the pros/cons.
>>>
>>> Thanks as always,
>>> Andrew
>>>
>>