Being that I don't have a Bell-housing, with this stand can I bolt the
plate onto the engine without removing the flywheel?

Even though the makes it easier, the floor does work too right?  Or are
there fasteners I'll have a lot of trouble getting access to?  I don't mind
doing work sitting on the ground as long as it is reasonably feasible.

On Fri, May 4, 2012 at 4:19 PM, HotelWestfalia <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:

> 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<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
>>
>>