Thanks Dennis!

I see that is a "2 position" attachment.  Is it good enough to spin the engine 360 degrees?  And should I keep the flywheel off until I remove the engine with the crane? Or does this adapter allow the flywheel on the engine while on the stand?

Skip

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On May 5, 2012, at 8:47 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> http://cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1051
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> George Laubach
> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2012 9:12 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: last minute engine swap questions
> 
> Where can I source that clever "half-circle" attachment to an engine stand?
> 
> I have the red HF engine stand.  My engine (1.9 WBXR now with the GW 2200
> kit) will be back from the machine shop soon (with flywheel attached).  When
> I removed the engine a few months ago I used the engine stand hardware (with
> some long bolt modifications) but was not comfortable with how the
> stand/bolts did not have clearance from the teeth of the flywheel. 
> 
> Any advice and sourcing please? Thank you.
> 
> Skip
> '84 Westy 1.9L case/96mm pistons (something like that)
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On May 4, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans
> <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
> 
>> 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-329
>>>>> 15.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
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>