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Old 17-05-2015, 10:09 AM
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Default Anyone recommend a engine stand
Hi guys I have just bought a new engine for my Fiesta ST but wont be fitting it until the winter.


Can anyone recommend a good engine stand?


I have been looking at this one https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/p...a-engine-stand


Thanks Marty
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Old 17-05-2015, 04:02 PM
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quite a few cheap used ones on e-bay.sort of thing that never goes wrong and sits about empty a lot. bought a few from machine mart when they were on a deal £25 each a few years back.
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Old 17-05-2015, 05:20 PM
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The Clarke one is great, im actually selling mine, only used to store one engine so its practically new. Pm if interested
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Just borrowed a Clarke one for my son's FRS engine. got it fitted on there now and it seems really robust and secure
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I've got a couple of Clarke ones and can't really fault them.
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i have a clarke one i bought second hand years ago - still havent used it and the engine is still on the floor
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SGS engineering are cheap and good quality, if you want it dropped at your door.
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