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| Author: | ausdino [ Sun Nov 29, 2020 3:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mini Engine stand adapter |
I've started looking at the motor for the mk2 S and had a generic engine stand. I've seen a couple and adapters on eBay, but they looked quite expensive for what they were. So, for $20 worth of steel, some sharp water (a good mate owns a waterjet and a bit of CAD work), I whipped this up this weekend. Just had to make an additional spacer for the alternator holes. Will make life a lot easier. |
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| Author: | cgo [ Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Great job, well done. |
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| Author: | Steam [ Tue Dec 01, 2020 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Excellent job |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Sun May 14, 2023 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Would it be possible to use this type of stand to do a hot run engine test before installing into my Mini or is there a better way. Any thoughts would be helpful. |
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| Author: | ausdino [ Sun May 14, 2023 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Probably not suitable for an engine test rig as the bottom two holes/bolts go into the block where the oil filter goes. I have made a trolley that bolts up to the front subframe that could be used with the motor insitu. I’ll post a pic when I get back from Alaska in a few days. |
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| Author: | BBY755 [ Sun May 14, 2023 9:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Great job! I was lucky enough to find an engine stand with a similar plate on Ebay - was great for cleaning and painting the engine. Had no trouble finding a buyer when I needed the room in the garage - he already had a couple of stands but was cheaper and easier for him to buy mine for his mini engine. |
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| Author: | timmy201 [ Sun May 14, 2023 9:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
If you want to test run an engine it’ll be perfectly happy on the floor. The sump is nice and flat |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Mon May 15, 2023 10:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
timmy201 wrote: If you want to test run an engine it’ll be perfectly happy on the floor. The sump is nice and flat Wouldn't the vibration cause it to wobble about? |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Mon May 15, 2023 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
cooperess wrote: timmy201 wrote: If you want to test run an engine it’ll be perfectly happy on the floor. The sump is nice and flat Wouldn't the vibration cause it to wobble about? There’s a few YouTube videos of this taking place. Do a search on “Mini engine running on floor”. Here’s one - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPzuRAmFJ60 … and another - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHRBbctYd6M |
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| Author: | ausdino [ Tue May 16, 2023 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Subframe trolley on castors |
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| Author: | cooperess [ Tue May 16, 2023 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Nice. |
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| Author: | IndigoBlueCooperS [ Tue May 16, 2023 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
Bit off topic, but should the front brake line go above or below the front lip on the subframe? |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Wed May 17, 2023 12:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mini Engine stand adapter |
IndigoBlueCooperS wrote: Bit off topic, but should the front brake line go above or below the front lip on the subframe? Below - a bit like this Attachment: Brake line routing.jpg
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