Engine Stand for 6 cyl P2

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RobHomewood
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Engine Stand for 6 cyl P2

Post by RobHomewood » Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:54 pm

Can anyone advise on what sort of engine stand would work for a 6 cyl P2 engine? I want to be able to run the engine if possible. I dont know the weight of the engine with accessories etc or what type is best ie there are some which bolt the engine onto one end only or there are full 4 legged frames with fixings both ends. And do they come with brakes if they are on castors because my garage floor slopes? I would be grateful if anyone could recommend something which doesnt break the bank!
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Re: Engine Stand for 6 cyl P2

Post by luli » Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:14 am

You can see what I have in the link, Locally made, simple and low cost. To run it you need a radiator. The engine is estimated as 250 Kg.
https://wp.me/pXLKy-2bV
Rover 10 1946 RHD
Rover 10 1947 LHD
Rover 12 1947 tourer LHD
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Re: Engine Stand for 6 cyl P2

Post by RobHomewood » Thu Feb 04, 2021 1:19 pm

Thanks Luli
I would be tempted to try to get a stand made locally but I personally dont have the skills to make one or know where the dimensions would come from. It looks as though the front of the engine is mounted on your stand via the proper engine pointing points but perhaps the rear end just rests the flywheel casing on the frame? And that's a 4 cylinder anyway. So I suspect finding the right ready made stand is the most practical route.
Anyone found one that is suitable?
Rob

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Re: Engine Stand for 6 cyl P2

Post by luli » Thu Feb 04, 2021 2:57 pm

The flywheel housing rest on the big rubber block which usually rests under the gearbox. a used one, of course.
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Rover 10 1946 RHD
Rover 10 1947 LHD
Rover 12 1947 tourer LHD
http://lulisml.wordpress.com/

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