on some engine stands , the engine will fit on it with the flywheel in
place.

I've worked on lots of them on the ground ..
get some blocks under it at least.
there are a few fasteners on the underside you'll be working on.

hard to do good car work sitting on the ground.
a small stool perhaps ...sometimes.

On 5/4/2012 5:00 PM, pickle vanagon wrote:
> 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
>>>
>>>