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1. [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: fogbro1@comcast.net; Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:03:53 +0000 (UTC); 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? Thanks, Ed Woods ___; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00148.html (7,015 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: john spaur <jmsdarch@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 09:33:56 -0700; I built one with 4x6 and 4x4 lumber (scrapes I had) and used steel wheels. I had at first used plastic wheels rated at 250 pounds each but they would not roll easily. The steel wheels have a higher l; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00152.html (7,368 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: Charlie Baldwin <mgcharlie@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 13:38:40 -0400; 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; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00155.html (7,809 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: "Mark LaPierre" <lapierrem@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Thu, 12 May 2011 05:15:23 -0400; Why risk old technology for your safety. Its time to upgrade to a four wheeler and be safe. One stay in a hospital could wipe out your hobby all together. These stands aren't that expensive consideri; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00166.html (9,686 bytes)
5. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: richard mayor <mayorrichard@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 03:34:20 +0000; There are many sizes of 3 wheel engine stands. I also have two 3 wheel engine stands. One is of marginal size and strength. That is why I purchased the second stand for my Healey 6 cylinder engines.; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00179.html (8,859 bytes)
6. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: Alan Seigrist <healey.nut@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 12:42:39 +0800; The problem with the three wheel stands is partly the weight of the motor, but also the length. Since the Austin 6 motor is long, so the CG puts a great deal of weight on the front third wheel, and c; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00184.html (8,233 bytes)
7. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: John Vrugtman <javrugtman@htcnet.org>; Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 08:02:35 -0400; An alternative solution is to modify the stands' attaching plate to bolt up to the Healey engines' motor mount, putting the center of gravity closer to the center of the stand. John 64/66 BJ8s 74 Nor; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00190.html (8,871 bytes)
8. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: Chris Dimmock <austin.healey@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 00:42:46 +1000; Hi Ed, My BJ8 engine was built on a 3 wheel engine stand. It was all together, and I went to paint it. Having rotated it, to make sure i'd painted everything properly, the engine overbalanced. Fortun; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00193.html (8,874 bytes)
9. Re: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle (score: 1): Author: Bob Slater <bj7healey@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 17:56:17 -0400; I solved my problem with the gas tank thread. I soldered a piece of 5/16 copper pipe inside of thread and used gas line hose to pump. Worked great. If you go to this web address you can see what I di; /html/healeys/2011-05/msg00194.html (7,927 bytes)

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