[V8] engine stand/motor mount

[Eric Devansky]

I've always been afraid one of those would dent the fenders.. I should will
pick one up!

On 10/20/05, Dave Head <v8q at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> 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> <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:
> >
> >
> >>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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