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33 reviews
Good but Not Perfect
For the price, this is a good piece of kit, well put together and with easy-to-follow assembly instructions. However, it isn't perfect hence the 4 stars rather than 5. Main gripes are - 1) the fabrication isn't "square", inasmuch as once assembled and placed on a level surface, only three of the wheels are in contact with the floor. Once it's got some weight on it, then they do but it doesn't look good; 2) as has already been mentioned before, there's nothing to stop the operating handle from dropping out. Easily remedied with a drill and a split-pin if you've got the kit and know-how, but it's just a basic oversight which could be improved on for little extra cost; and 3) in the same vein, the locking pin which stops the head from rotating is provided with a split-ring but nothing to attach it to - it would be all to easy to lose this vital part when a short length of chain and another split-ring would, for a few pence more, make it possible to secure it to the frame. Other than that, it's sturdy and does the job.Read full review...
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Good - but for a couple of £'s could have been so much Better
I bought this item as I was impressed with its weight and cost by comparison to other units available, moreover I was particularly concerned about stability so any unit on a 3 point footprint was out of the question for me.
It arrived promptly, was adequately packaged, so no complaints.
For the record I was working on a Lotus Twin Cam Engine and the following are areas which concerned me about the product, they are not HUGE criticisms but for me it prevented a good product being great, just for the sake of maybe an extra $10.
1. The indexing head is indexed every 60 degrees – no big deal sure, but I was expecting every 45 degrees.
2. The diameter of the steel casters and wheels is relatively small – so unless you have good workshop floors beware. (I have since changed them to 3 inch rubber tired castors and wheels)
3. The handle supplied to rotate the indexing head is too small – (throw it away) – unless you work out in a Gym it is impossible to control the moment exerted whilst rotating an engine. (I used a 3 foot solid bar I had.)
4. The stand is however stable; having lost control of turning the engine with the supplied bar, the stand remained stable whilst the engine rotated in an uncontrolled manner 180 degrees.
5. The indexing head is locked by the insertion of a simple clevis pin, but with the fit being poor this still allows rotational movement in the head. (I replaced this clevis pin with a bolt)
6. The fitting of the horizontal leg, (beneath the indexing head) and supporting the front “axle” of the unit is simply a pinch bolt which when tightened, distorts the box section. (I reworked this with a captivated nut and bolt fitting)
7. Finally, what gave me the biggest headache was looking for fittings to mount the engine to the unit. I ended up looking for four off 4.1/2” UNC Bolts, washers and nuts – why could the unit not have been supplied with a selection of stud bar, washers and nuts?
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At this price no reason not to buy.
Just makes cleaning or rebuilding an engine so easy, why I did without one for so long is a mystery, could have been the price at the time but now the price is so low, there is no excuse for not having one, unless you are a masochist.Read full review...
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Engine stand.
Looked around for an engine stand that was good quality to last it's time and also as cheap as possible.. as you do! Pictures do not do this item justice.. great item very easy to put up with a little engineering knowledge and fast postage. Only point I can pick is that the tube section the engine will turn in is slightly off centre however should not affect it's workings and might be me just being picky.
Great quality item
Cheap
Fast postage. (Next day and on time)
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Very useful tool to have.
This is a must have if you are rebuilding an engine. It is very sturdy and easy to put together. I would recommend this to anyone. Its a lot easier that trying to rebuild the engine in the car.
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Basic features, but good quality and great price...
A good product at a great price. My only criticism is that it can become quite difficult to rotate when heavy engines are mounted...
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Excellent engine stand
Was a little apprehensive wether it would hold my classic 6 cyl cast iron engine, have to say it had no problems, engine rebuild was a breeze, very easy to assemble, should have bought one years ago
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Good all round.
But needs refinement to be perfect. Held my engine with no issues. I hade to supply bolts and spacers to put engine on but this may be the same with all of the stands.
I like the colour and seems stable with full engine on it.Read full review...
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Better than expected!
Better build than expected, not perfect welding joints, used extra washers but enough good for money.
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Great engine stand
Well made good strong . has metal wheels and will fold flat by undoing just one bolt. very handy.A real must if your building an engine up . back saver for sure easy to use . NO BOLTS FOR ENGINE MOUNTING in the kit...thats why only 4*'sRead full review...
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