Engine Stand for Series 2.25L Petrol Engine

[warrenperkinson]

Hi,

I'm looking to get an engine stand for my 2.25L Petrol 3 bearing Series III engine rebuild project.

But I don't know which stand to get 'cos I'm not certain of the engine weight (other than 'bloody heavy' which is not specific enough).

Could I get away with a stand rated to 1000lbs, or do I need to go up to 1500lbs?

Cheers and thanks,
Warren.

[LaneRover]

When I had a military engine shipped I think the weight was 750lbs and that was in the crate. Someone will chime in pretty quick if I am wrong . . .

[jcoleman]

Just had my complete petrol 2 and a 1/4 on a cheap 750lb capacity stand. The only issue I had was needing to space out the mounting brackets (w/ longer bolts and some washers) to clear the end of the crank. Pretty certain the engine is well south of 750lbs. Probably closer to 500...

[bbbbbb]

I've had my 2.25l petrol on a 1,000 lb. stand and there were no issues at all.
When I was researching 200 TDI and Mercedes diesel swaps I found the 2.25L petrol weight was quoted at less than 500 lbs.

[Enigma]

I bought a cheap 3 legged base in a tee shape with 3 casters. While it did the job it was very tippy and I needed
to be careful especially when rotating the engine. I would recommend a u shaped base version.

[Les Parker]

One like this would be good :-

http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lbs-capacity-foldable-engine-stand-69522.html

[cedryck]

I have a Harbor Freight engine stand, worked just fine, it's Chinese made I am sure , but it worked just fine.

[superstator]

One like this would be good :-

http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...and-69522.html

Used that very one for my 300tdi rebuild. Sturdy enough, but getting the block reasonably centered was a pain, and the pivot was borderline useless. If I were starting over I'd look at alternatives.