MAGK944

Any recommendations for a engine stand + how to attach engine to stand/cradle? Should I just buy generic (Harbour Frieght, Sears, etc) or is there a better option?

TIA Mike

PorscheDoc

For the 944, i just use a cheap generic stand. To allow clearance to mount with the flywheel, I just use washers between the cradle and the engine as needed.

MAGK944

Thanks Doc, do you have a picture of the back of the engine on the stand? Do you simply attach it to the stand with the clutch housing bolts?

Scootin159

I did, worked great.

Cass944

heres a picture of the back of mine.

a few of the bolts were too long and bottomed out in the block so i used a few large nuts as spacers

PorscheDoc

Yup, here you go. You have to play with the amount of washers needed once you fit the flywheel. I would recommend setting the crank in, torquing your ladder bar and oil pump accordingly, then pull the engine off the stand while it is still somewhat light, set the RMS in, slap on the flywheel, and then set it back up on the stand and finish the engine. I've gotten away from this method as I have an overhead lift in the shop and a table to set the engine on. Once I put the pan and crossover pipe on, I lift the engine onto the table then finish it from there (head, cam tower, belts, flywheel, clutch, etc).

brrt50cal

I bought mine from Harbor Freight and it's been great with big 'ol V8s on it.

North Coast Cab

What size are the bolts moutning the engine? Something I can pick-up local?

V2Rocket

i found mine at home depot, bigass grade 8 bolts. they were red colored iirc lol.

i even used a few of them to install the bellhousing into the car

genikz

so much engine **** in this thread. Thanks guys.

theedge

Dont get a 3 wheel stand, get a 4 wheel one. Like in the pic in Docs post. Other than that, anything works

Olli Snellman

I use a stand which can be bought from the "store for men" in the Nordic countries, Biltema.

Ikea is of course for the ladies...