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    DIY: putting the engine on engine stand.

    So you've got a spare engine or are attempting to build another... It's completely necessary to put the engine on a stand and your unsure of what bolts to use and what size. Well the typical response is to use transmission bolts but what size are those exactly?

    To be short they are 12x1.25x85

    Break that down a little..

    12mm
    Thread pitch: 1.25
    Length: 85mm

    You can always use spare bolts if you have them. Or head to your local hardware store and pick up some bolts there.

    My local store only had 80mm long bolts so I opted for those vs the 100mm length. I bought 3 of them.


    The last bolt I purchased was a 7/16-14x4" washers and nut


    The best places to hold your engine are in the top 2 holes and bottom 2 to allow best weight distribution.


    As [MENTION=40]monjarassi[/MENTION] brought to my attention, you'll want to install the motor mount while your motor is still on the ground. No sense in struggling to lift and bolt the motor up to the stand.

    3 holes are threaded and one in the back bottom is not... so this is where you'll place that bolt and nut.

    Tighten them down and your ready to rock. Lift the engine up and slide into the stand.


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    You might want to add that its best if you mount the braket onto the motor while its on the floor, then lift the motor and slide it in the stand. Its way easier that way too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by monjarassi View Post
    You might want to add that its best if you mount the braket onto the motor while its on the floor, then lift the motor and slide it in the stand. Its way easier that way too.
    Good idea. To me that's obvious but maybe not to a noob ready to hurt their back

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    Quote Originally Posted by PetefromtheStreets View Post
    Good idea. To me that's obvious but maybe not to a noob ready to hurt their back

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    i know of one on here that wanted to do it the hard way! SMH
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    Quote Originally Posted by monjarassi View Post
    i know of one on here that wanted to do it the hard way! SMH
    Oh no Lmfao who who??

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    he'll post on here when he sees this.

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    had a friend not use long enough bolts. Engine stayed on the stand for awhile. And then when he was working on it he was tightening down some bolts and the engine fell off the stand and stripped the first several threads

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    Great DIY! Repped. This is definitely very helpful to many. I spy with my admin eyes, a nice block!


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    Quote Originally Posted by monjarassi View Post
    i know of one on here that wanted to do it the hard way! SMH
    Quote Originally Posted by PetefromtheStreets View Post
    Oh no Lmfao who who??

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    I dont know what monjarassi is talking about...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spaz View Post
    had a friend not use long enough bolts. Engine stayed on the stand for awhile. And then when he was working on it he was tightening down some bolts and the engine fell off the stand and stripped the first several threads
    Damn. I wouldn't think about using anything short enough for that. Good way to ruin a block.

    Quote Originally Posted by BoostedK20 View Post
    Great DIY! Repped. This is definitely very helpful to many. I spy with my admin eyes, a nice block!
    Your admin eyes are very good Lmao. Thanks man!

    Quote Originally Posted by ryaano18 View Post
    I dont know what monjarassi is talking about...
    Lmao. Suuuuuuuuuure you don't. I'll keep my mouth shut for a "ryaano" harness.


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