Engine stand mounting options
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Engine stand mounting options
Just wondering if anyone can help, I have a 1.8 silvertop Zetec from MK5 escort GTI and a Clarke engine stand that I would like to put it on.
Question is what's the best way to do this, if I were to use head bolts would I be screwing these into the threaded holes where the bell housing is attached or would I be better to go through unthreaded holes and bolting it to secure instead.
Any other recommendations are welcome need to get the parts ordered as i will be doing it this weekend!!
Question is what's the best way to do this, if I were to use head bolts would I be screwing these into the threaded holes where the bell housing is attached or would I be better to go through unthreaded holes and bolting it to secure instead.
Any other recommendations are welcome need to get the parts ordered as i will be doing it this weekend!!
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On a Zetec you can use the two threaded bell housing bolts under the thermostat/coil pack & then use a couple of nuts & bolts in two of the plain holes further round the bell housing
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Right so head bolts are definitely one way to go then, I thought I had some lying around however I can't find them so may need to just purchase some M10 threaded bar and some nuts and washers and go down that route!
Cheers for the suggestions!!
Cheers for the suggestions!!
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I'll probably just go with buying some M10 threaded bar and some nuts and washers, It probably works out cheaper than sourcing head bolts.
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What do you reckon?? Doesn't have any information about tensile strengths or load capability but if it's being used in construction it should be good to hold a Zetec to a stand??
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Threaded-Rod...m-PK2/p/511123
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Threaded-Rod...m-PK2/p/511123
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Gonna pick up the threaded bar and some bolts and washers tomorrow, comes in at around Ł6.00 so very good value!!
As with most my engine stand comes with 4 fixing points, call it a stupid question but can I get away with using just 3 or must I use all 4, I want to be able to take the sump off of my Zetec and to do that I have to use the 2 threaded holes at the top of the bell housing then the 2 at the side but they look like they will all be quite close together and not sure if it will fit??
A lot of questions for what should be a simple procedure I know, but I don't want to come back to my garage with my engine lying on the floor!!
As with most my engine stand comes with 4 fixing points, call it a stupid question but can I get away with using just 3 or must I use all 4, I want to be able to take the sump off of my Zetec and to do that I have to use the 2 threaded holes at the top of the bell housing then the 2 at the side but they look like they will all be quite close together and not sure if it will fit??
A lot of questions for what should be a simple procedure I know, but I don't want to come back to my garage with my engine lying on the floor!!
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