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[strep]

Engine Stand Adapter Ring I can borrow or buy. I am in los angeles. I can give deposit if you wish. Please let me know.

[AFJuvat]

If you have a traditional engine stand with the 4 arms, you can use that on the engine - you just use the 4 transmission bolts.

AFJ

[strep]

do I need to pull off the clutch and pressure plate first

[ChrisBennet]

Originally posted by AFJuvat
If you have a traditional engine stand with the 4 arms, you can use that on the engine - you just use the 4 transmission bolts.

AFJ

I know people have done it (Motor Meister does I think) but it just gives me the creeps. I don't think some 4 arms stands will not even allow you to attach all 4 arms to a 911 - the arms might be too long.

Also, if you want to split the case on the stand, you need the yoke or yoke adapter because it will support the motor safely using only one half of the case.

If worst comes to worst you can buy a yoke and sell it for $50 less than you paid when you are done.
-Chris

[len911]

I have use the good old American engine stand for 2 rebuilds and currentlly on my third. Never had a problem. I have cut 2 washers (per stud) in a moon like fashion (to clear ridges) to actually spread the load of the engine support into the face of the block and not on the ridges. See enclosed picture... Lou

[chancecasey]

I did the exact same thing - using large nuts that I ground to fit around the ring on the case, and some extra nuts and washers. Takes a little thinking to get those arms arranged just right - I think I did mine a little differently than in your pic.

'Da book of course says use the adapter or risk tweaking the case - but my machinist verified my case was ok. Then again, mine is a 3.6L aluminum case - can't speak for earlier potentially weaker ones.

[porschett]

I got one you're welcome to use. I'm in SD if you're ever headed down this way. David 858-337-7529