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Subject: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle
From: javrugtman at htcnet.org (John Vrugtman)
Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 08:02:35 -0400
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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 Norton

On 5/12/2011 11:34 PM, richard mayor wrote:
> 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. If I were gong to rebuild a big
> block Chevy or Ford motor, I would buy a bigger stand.
>
>
> Richard Mayor
> BN7L-466  Vintage Racer
> Portland, Oregon
>
>
>
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>> Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 15:03:53 +0000
>> From: fogbro1 at comcast.net
>> To: healeys at autox.team.net
>> Subject: [Healeys] Engine Stand or Cradle
>>
>> List,
>>
>>
>>
>> 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,

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