Rob :
IMO there's nothing to worry about re: the bolts. After all, there are
only 6 (or is it 8, I forget) that hold the engine to the transmission,
and they have to deal with shock loads of many Gs, plus full engine
torque. And, AFAIK they are only grade 3. By all means, use grade 8
bolts, if you want some extra margin, but I can't see where they are
required. I've had a complete TR3 engine hanging on the stand in the
corner for several years, with grade 3 bolts, and no problems. However,
multiple flat washers on the upper bolts are a good idea, if your stand
has 1/2" through holes like mine does.
OTOH, an engine on a stand is not the easiest thing to roll around,
especially if you have an el-cheapo stand like mine. The whole
arrangement is quite top heavy, and the wheels will tend to catch on any
imperfection in the floor, making the whole thing want to pitch over
when you move it. I'd recommend a homemade engine dolly, as others have
described.
Randall
Rob C Swift wrote:
>
> Hello Listers!
>
> I have a spare TR6 motor that I would like to store in my garage for
>an
> extended period of time. I would really like to put it on an engine stand
> so that it would be easier to roll around among other things. Looking at
> the diameter of the bolts that will thread into the block, I am a little
> nervous about this prospect. The motor seems so long, and those bolts so
> small.... Does anyone have any experience with this? Can I buy a
> "hardened" bolt that will stand up to a long term test?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Rob Swift
> Manassas, Virginia
>
> '75 TR6 (daily driver)
> '75 TR6 (in pieces!)
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