Guest Budz86 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Can't really complain at this for just over £30! Will it take a 2J though? Says something about the internal diameter of the yoke being 60mm....whatever the hell that means!? http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/engine-stands/es1000-450kg-engine-stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 This isn't bad either.... http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/engine-cranes/ec1000-1-ton-folding-engine-crane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 We use the 680kg version here, SGS customer service is awful by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Was tempted to get that one but didn't know if it would be overkill; probably only use it once or twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 The yoke is where you fit your mounting plates that you bolt to the engine Here is one for a Porsche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ah right. So that comes off, bolt it to the block then attach it to the stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ah right. So that comes off, bolt it to the block then attach it to the stand Yes and you can use different ones as long as they fit the hole in your stand hence they tell you its ID 60mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Can't really complain at this for just over £30! Will it take a 2J though? Says something about the internal diameter of the yoke being 60mm....whatever the hell that means!? http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/engine-stands/es1000-450kg-engine-stand i used the exact same one for my tt engine, holds it fine no problems and i had it left on the stand for months. i had no problems with delivery , it was fast. i also used the 2 ton engine crane they sell and it was perfect for the job. when its on full stretch the weight limit lowers thats why i went with the 2 ton version Edited September 5, 2014 by ashbuster (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ash did you have to mod it at all or was it a straight fit? Sorry for hijack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 The quality of the SGS stuff is spot on, u have the 3 tonne low ride, high lift trolley jack and its ace cannot fault it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Ash did you have to mod it at all or was it a straight fit? Sorry for hijack hi bud do you mean the engine stand? if so, it has adjustable arms on the joke plate so you adjust them to fit the block. cant seem to find any photos apart from these but they are both on the stand it did hold the weight of everything (turbo and intake ect.) but get the right bolts to hold it Edited September 5, 2014 by ashbuster (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Brilliant, cheers for the replys guys. Order going in soon.....just need some space to do it all now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why T Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 [Q UOTE=ashbuster;3928057]hi bud do you mean the engine stand? if so, it has adjustable arms on the joke plate so you adjust them to fit the block. cant seem to find any photos apart from these but they are both on the stand [ATTACH=CONFIG]190927[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]190928[/ATTACH] it did hold the weight of everything (turbo and intake ect.) but get the right bolts to hold it Coolio, what bolts would I need to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) iirc the thread size is 12mm x 1.25mm the tubes on the stand that you put the bolts through are 6.5cm long and looks like around 1.5cm straight across the hole so you would need .... 4 high tensile 12mm x 1.25mm bolts which are atleast 7.5cm long+, (unsure of how long you will need to be exact but mine were 8cm) and i had 4 decent sized washers these look similar to the ones i used http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M12-x-1-25-Metric-Extra-Fine-8-8-Grade-High-Tensile-Yellow-Zinc-Hex-Head-Bolts-/371122779535?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&var=&hash=item5668a4358f Edited September 5, 2014 by ashbuster (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 You may find it easier and cheaper to buy high tensile studding and use nuts on cut lengths. That's how I make random engine stand to block or head fastenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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