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turbojolt
16-07-12, 08:19 PM
what bolts do you use to mount a engine to your engine stand?

i was wondering if i should buy some threaded bars cut them up and get some nuts and washers, but is there a easier way?
Iain
16-07-12, 08:57 PM
How about the gearbox-to-block bolts? If they're not long enough just get a couple of longer ones in the same thread (M12?)
turbojolt
16-07-12, 08:59 PM
is that what you used when you rebuilt yours mate?
Iain
16-07-12, 09:02 PM
I think so. Maybe. Can't really remember lol
bazil
16-07-12, 09:02 PM
I used long gearbox bolts for the top and steel screwed rod for the bottom as the bottom holes on the block are not threaded

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/SRIVALVER/9310db25.jpg
AndrewJenkins
16-07-12, 09:04 PM
ive always used threaded bar which has never let me down and easyier than trying to find gearbox bolts which are actually long enough
mowgli
16-07-12, 09:05 PM
not to be rude, but if you can't get the engine onto the stand, are you sure you'll be up to rebuilding it?? lol lol
turbojolt
16-07-12, 09:05 PM
when i googled it everyone was saying gearbox bolts, but seems as i have none to hand i wasn't sure if they would be to short
bazil
16-07-12, 09:07 PM
You might need some to hold the box onto the engine at some point lol
turbojolt
16-07-12, 09:08 PM
not to be rude, but if you can't get the engine onto the stand, are you sure you'll be up to rebuilding it?? lol lol

soon find out, im thinking of just shoving the engine i have now into it and get it working then buying a 2nd engine to fully rebuild, that way i can take my time.
paul080803
16-07-12, 09:12 PM
I got sme bolts from b&q on the shelf and a few quid
Iain
16-07-12, 09:32 PM
Screwfix, fastener shops, I can sell you a few maybe lol
turbojolt
16-07-12, 09:40 PM
if i was to buy a bulk order of bolts ect what sizes would i be needed/most common on a nova?
Iain
16-07-12, 09:45 PM
No one-size-fits-all really, need an array of lengths
turbojolt
16-07-12, 09:50 PM
getting ahead of my self as usual, so gearbox bolts should be good enough then


cheers lads
swedge
17-07-12, 06:27 AM
Just get some threaded bar, much easier
MK999
17-07-12, 09:49 AM
and bolt it onto the side of the block, on the engine mount points etc.. that way you can actually do the flywheel and clutch on the stand.
turbojolt
19-07-12, 07:25 PM
and bolt it onto the side of the block, on the engine mount points etc.. that way you can actually do the flywheel and clutch on the stand.


thats a nice tip mate cheers
Plug
19-07-12, 07:38 PM
I used my old head bolts haha