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TR6 Pulling the engine on the TR6 this weekend ...

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ELTGuy

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And BEFORE I get the dad burned thing in the air, I figured I'd try to be prepared. I am going to affix it to an engine stand and would like to know which size bolts to use. From my CD parts catalog/workshop manual I've determined the bolt's would be a UNF 5/16" thread.

Any suggestions as to what to get and where? Assuming a local Hardware supply store.. Home Depot or Lowes would have it.
 
i just got my gt6 engine off the stand and just got the appropriate grade 8 bolts, washers and nuts. 4 of each in my case. i can't remember off hand what size i ended up getting, but since i put it through my endplate holes, i didn't need to worry about threads, since lowes didn't have the ones that i would have needed to thread anything. good luck.

oh, and i picked mine up from lowes. 10 dollars.
 
I've had luck with the following:

If your engine stand is like most, the rotating section that bolts to the back of the engine block just slides out of its position on the stand base. While the engine is suspended bolt the rotating section to the block. Then slip the engine stand base back into position on the rotating section and lower the engine and stand together.

The TR6 engine is heavy, make sure you use good bolts, I always use a Grade 8 bolt in this situation. Most hardware stores carry these - including Home Depot and Lowes. Make sure you take measurements to ensure you have good thread engagement into the block. The engagement should be at least the equivalent length of the diameter of the bolt. You may also have to use some washers to get the spacing right, and also to have something for the bolt heads to bear where they go through the arms of the engine stand. I've used heavy plate washers for this purpose. Torque the bolts firmly - do not over-tighten.

You may want to remove one of the bolts to verify thread size and type before removing the engine.

Always use care when rotating the engine on the stand.

Be careful and move slowly - don't rush the process and have fun!

Hope this helps.
 
Thanks for the tips. Home Depot does carry 5/16" Fine threaded bolts, but not long enough to pass through the engine stand AND get a good bite on the block.

Got the engine out of the car now and it's supported, but I can't really get any work done. Thinking I may just set it aside and do all the engine bay and front suspension stuff I had been meaning to, what with miles and miles of access now.
 
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