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Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle
From: Charlie Baldwin <mgcharlie@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 13:38:40 -0400
Ed,
When I did my 3000 engine I did use the three wheeled type of engine 
stand.  It was quite scary, but if you are very careful, it can be 
done.  They are rated for that much weight, but when turning the engine, 
you need to make sure that it is done slowly and supported so that the 
weight stays centered on the single wheel below.
Another concern is if you are moving it around the shop that a wheel 
doesn't not hit a stone or something on the floor and stop abruptly and 
the weight of the engine take the whole thing over.  It is very top heavy.
Charlie

On 5/11/2011 11:03 AM, fogbro1@comcast.net wrote:
> List,
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> I have two engine stands, 3 wheelers, that I've used for 4 cylinder engines,
> but am hesitant to use for that 6 cylinder Healey.B  What have others used for
> the Big Healey engine?
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> Thanks,
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>
>
> Ed Woods
> _______________________________________________

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