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Bigfella:
I am looking at getting an engine stand. I am thinking that the z engine will be stored on this. So it could be there for a while.

I'm curious what experience people have had with their stands.
Most places advertise their heavy duty stands @ around 500kg, is this enough.
I found http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Engine-Stand-Auto-Car-Hoist2000-lb-Foldable-Heavy-Duty-/170516782190?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories this and it is rated at 900kg. Do you think it is over kill. or do you think I would be just as well off as with a $90 super cheap.

Thanks

FLEXZED:
hey Bigfella

i have a rb30 sitting on a 500kg cheap ebay engine stand for over 2 months now and havent had a problem, easy to move around etc
 

Also used 2 cheap 500kg engine stand to make my rotisserie

so weight wouldnt be a problem


Loui

RB30X:
The only thing is when you move them around you have to be a little more careful with a three wheeler considering the 6 pot is quite long and there is more weight over the front wheel.

FuzzyDropbear:
Hey mate, check out your local engineering supplier, they should stock a range of engine stands that will do the job and be a lot less than the ebay one. I think I paid $80 or so for my stand.

Bigfella:

--- Quote from: FuzzyDropbear on August 29, 2010, 02:37:35 PM ---Hey mate, check out your local engineering supplier, they should stock a range of engine stands that will do the job and be a lot less than the ebay one. I think I paid $80 or so for my stand.

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Great tip. I will have to fine my local Engineering supplier.

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