Temporary engine stand...

Well I say temporary it may be for a while - to make space in the garage and allow me to fit the flywheel, clutch and gearbox. I needed to get the engine off the large stand and be able to move it around easily.

I find some old lenghts of steel angle in my fathers garage to make a stand which I will then fit to my trolley.

Using the lower engine mount as a staring point, I measured the distant to the side mount which luckily lined up. I made a frame and welded the front mounting point then a couple fixing points to pickup on the rear plate. Once the gearbox is attached I will add additional supports.

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Engine breakdown... pt14

Clutch and Flywheel - repositioning the engine on the flat surface of the trolley I removed the six bolts holding the clutch cover and pulled out the plate, I think its about half worn so I will replace it anyway.

Then the eight bolts holding the flywheel to the crankshaft, using a large screw driver in the starter ring to stop it turning I lifted it away.

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