The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Now I have finally fixed the leaking windscreen, I need to get back on track with fixing the engine. To do this I need an engine stand but I have never used one before.

Will any stand be OK? Will they work with any engine or do I need to get some kind of adapter to mount the engine to the stand? How do you mount the engine?

I know these are fairly basic questions but I have never used an engine stand before, I want to make sure I get the right one.

Oh this is for a sprint engine.

I use this type, fairly typical/cheapish...







I use the stand with the plate bolted to the end of the block when I need to spray it and then swap to James' mounting plate for final assembly.

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like I need Jame's adapted plate, as I want to remove the crank and get it ground. How do I contact him?

I have the same stand as in Mad Mart's photo. I welded up my own version of the side-mounting gizmo and it worked a like a charm. One thing I would advise, don't buy the stand with two horizontal feet. You can't get an engine crane close enough to get the engine bolted onto the stand. The one with a single horizontal foot, as Mart showed, is preferable.

Bumpa wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:13 am I have the same stand as in Mad Mart's photo. I welded up my own version of the side-mounting gizmo and it worked a like a charm. One thing I would advise, don't buy the stand with two horizontal feet. You can't get an engine crane close enough to get the engine bolted onto the stand. The one with a single horizontal foot, as Mart showed, is preferable.

Good point about the feet on the engine stand mine has two, and i did have a bit of trouble getting the engine from the engine crane to the stand

Dave

Bumpa wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 9:13 am I have the same stand as in Mad Mart's photo. I welded up my own version of the side-mounting gizmo and it worked a like a charm. One thing I would advise, don't buy the stand with two horizontal feet. You can't get an engine crane close enough to get the engine bolted onto the stand. The one with a single horizontal foot, as Mart showed, is preferable.

Interesting, I could probably weld something up like that, if I could source the steel.

What gauge of steel did you use for the construction?

I have one of the engine mounting brackets made by James467 and it means you have access to both ends of the engine, so the rear crank seal and flywheel are accessible. Much better than the usual way in my opinion. I like the two footed stand because you can position a large drip tray under it for cleaning off etc.

cleverusername wrote: ↑Tue Apr 12, 2022 11:29 pm Thanks for the replies. It sounds like I need Jame's adapted plate, as I want to remove the crank and get it ground. How do I contact him?

You should be able to contact him on here, search for James467

cleverusername wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:55 am
Interesting, I could probably weld something up like that, if I could source the steel.

What gauge of steel did you use for the construction?

I'll measure the steel I used tomorrow if I remember. It was just stuff I had lying about in the garage. The short piece of sturdy box was the catalyst for the project.

Bumpa wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 8:10 pm

cleverusername wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:55 am
Interesting, I could probably weld something up like that, if I could source the steel.

What gauge of steel did you use for the construction?

I'll measure the steel I used tomorrow if I remember. It was just stuff I had lying about in the garage. The short piece of sturdy box was the catalyst for the project.

What size was the box section ?

Dave

The plate I used was 5mm thick. The box section was just a piece I had lying in the garage - I don't know where it came from. It is 70mm square and again about 5mm thick steel.

I kept copies of how James467 made his ones if that helps anyone. Hope he doen't mind.
You can see the spacers he used and the centre line marked on the block for the pivot point is to go.