Petza914

Yep, I think that makes sense. Sent Roger a note last night.

j.kenzie@sbcglobal.net

Hi Pete,
I have the Porkensioner also. It works just fine, and it's also possible to remove or release tension on it from below, with the supercharger in place. I needed to do that when I corrected a one-tooth error on my timing belt install.
Good luck,
Dave

SwayBar

I prefer this one, much more sturdy with the two load-bearing legs:

Harbor Freight Engine Stand...

SeanR

Got one of those, actually two and while they have worked for me in the past, I'm not a fan. The one I'm working on right now Cheap-o-that works at the house came with the engine I just completed and it's much, much sturdier than the one you posted and I've been using. Hated how my old ones wiggled around on the set pins. Guess I"m getting old, I want sturdy one with a crank so I don't have to muscle it around.

SwayBar

LOL, I've got the one you posted, and do not like it at all. Different strokes I guess, glad there's plenty of options.

Just out of curiosity, how can yours rated at 1,000 lbs be sturdier than mine rated at 2,000 lbs?

Mrmerlin

Pete You can get that adapter for the X pipe from Motorsport in Utah

Petza914

Thanks Stan. Mark Anderson pointed me in that direction last week and Dave is making me one. Should ship early next week.

The headers arrived yesterday too (thanks Jim).

Motor and related parts have been shipped too. I need to order some things from Mark and Roger, but in about a week, I'll be the hold-up and should have 90% of what I need on hand.

SeanR

Read my post a little closer and you will have a better chance at understanding what I said.

SwayBar

I did, apparently yours is old and worn out, whereas my pins are still tight after years of use.

Again, I have both, and their listed specs accurately reflect my experience with them. I had to put a jack under the engine's nose to help support the then-brand-new 1,000 lb capacity stand. For the 2,000 lb capacity stand, no additional support has ever been necessary. Because of this, I've never used the 1,000 lb stand again.

So, basing/making a recommendation using a worn-out piece of equipment as an example, is not exactly good advice.

The numbers do not lie for in-spec, brand-new engine stands - 2,000 lb capacity versus 1,000 capacity, and their numbers accurately reflect my experience with both of them.

jej3

Hey Pete - make sure you have the Harbor Freight engine hoist rated at 2 ton. The 1 ton doesn't really extend far enough. Good Luck!

Petza914

Thanks a lot for the tip. Luckily I bought the right one, as I assembled it last night. Also upgraded the ram to the dual hydraulic / pneumatic one like I did on my 20 Ton shop press. Bought the 2 Ton load leveler too so I can adjust the angle on the way out and back in.




Probably elementary questions, but how and where do I connect the lift chains to the motor once I'm ready to pull it and also how and with what bolts and where should it be attached to the standoffs on the engine stand.

Also, is there a good link to a complete write-up on waterpump replacement and cam timing setup? Though I'm not changing the waterpump, I'll need to do the rest of it for reassembly.on the 4.7L motor.

With JP's soccer games both days, I didn't get much done over the weekend, but hoping to make some progress during a couple evenings this week.

Thanks.

Majestic Moose

There should be lifting eyelets near cylinders 1 and 8 but being at opposing corners it is awkward even with a load leveler. I will try this method next time: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ft-points.html

I used this excellent water pump/timing belt guide: http://static.ibsrv.net/autocomm/Con...ber%202011.pdf

SeanR

Use this one and you will have no issues.

Petza914

Thanks a lot. Just printed out my 200 page step by step manual. Will put it in a binder and set it on the workbench next to the car

Interesting idea from Kevin on the lifting points too - might need to get some steel angle iron and a couple large eye bolts at Lowe's today.

Kevin in Atlanta

Thanks for the props. :-)

they worked great with the load leveler.

Pete, you want to borrow them?