[V8] engine stand/motor mount

[Dave Head]

You can use an engine holder - which goes across the fenders. About 
70.00 at Harbor Freight. Mine works just dandy...

Eric Devansky wrote:

>John~
>An engine stand won't work to change the motor mounts. What you really need
>is an engine hoist, with the chain and hydraulic pump to lift the engine up,
>and take the pressure off of the mounts. That works like a champ when
>changing the mounts on my Volvo and Porsche, I can't imagine the V8Q will be
>any different.
>
>I finally broke down and bought one, but in the times that I didn't a post
>on craigslist.com <http://craigslist.com> will typically net someone willing
>to let you borrow one, if that does not work check your local tool rental
>shop, they will have one you can rent for a nominal fee.
>
>~Eric
>
>
>On 10/20/05, John Dodd <john.dodd at sait.ca> wrote:
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>>Hi
>>Could I use an engine stand to support the engine in order to change the
>>motor mounts ?
>>If yes, a 750 lb is OK ?
>>thanks
>>John
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