That engine stand from HF is great, especially if you would have a bell
housing as I do.  As long as you can get four bolts holding it.  Lifting up
is heavy but two strong guys can do it, just bolt the engine onto the plate
first and then put it on the engine stand after.
It's great to have the ability to work without bending down and be able to
turn the engine the way you like it.

That engine lifter I made, and sold a few, is great to install and uninstall
an engine from the van using a drip tray to pull the engine on the ground
with, small ropes attached on each end through holes made by you.
Simplicity at it's best.

Zoltan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: last minute engine swap questions

> HF cheap engine stand makes it easier....
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-capacity-engine-stand-32915.html
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pickle vanagon
> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 12:13 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: [VANAGON] last minute engine swap questions
>
> My engine swap (1.9 for rebuilt 2.1) is coming up in a week.
>
> I think I pretty much have my ducks in a row (we'll see though!).  I do
> have one question:
> I'll be dropping the engine with Zoltan's "sawhose over the engine
> compartment" method.
>
> My question is: do I also want some kind of hoist available to help with
> moving the engine around my workspace, or to elevate it while transferring
> components?  Or will it be reasonable to carry around the floor (I'm
> assuming I'll be able to enlist a volunteer to help with carrying, at
> least) and bolt things on with it on the floor?
>
> (Note: making hoist-like contraptions myself to help are not an option
> because I'm going to be time-limited and don't want to give up any time I
> can be focused on doing the swap.  But if having an engine hoist will make
> transferring components much easier I'm willing to pay Harbor Freight for
> one.)
>
> Thanks for any advice!
> Wes
>