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Old 06-30-2022, 06:33 AM   #1
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A question for those who have rebuilt an M96: what did you use for an engine stand?
I am all for buying tools--especially special tools--when they facilitate a repair and have future use. But an $800 adapter seems a bit excessive to allow the engine to flip on the stand for piston and intermediate shaft insertion.
Did you build your own? Borrow?
I certainly have friends who could make one, but that's a serious imposition.

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Old 06-30-2022, 06:49 AM   #2
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While the Porsche mounting adaptor is very nice, it is not a requirement, any adjustable engine stand can work.
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Old 06-30-2022, 10:31 AM   #3
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Thanks, JFP.
I did use one for disassembly, but it was ...interesting... getting the IMS out.
I was also worried about breaking a boss.
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Old 06-30-2022, 07:08 PM   #4
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I paid $50 for a used (Big Red?). Have had 2 engines on it and pulled the IMS on the second engine, that is still on the stand. There is a picture at the beginning of this thread.
So... I have this spare engine.
I have since modified the stand with 2 wheels at the front in place of the single caster in the photo... much easier to move and more stable. The modified version is pictured in post #12.
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Thanks for this thread as I just bought an engine stand and was worried about using just four crankcase threaded holes to support all the weight of the engine.

But apparently that's sufficient. Any problems or issues?
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Thanks for this thread as I just bought an engine stand and was worried about using just four crankcase threaded holes to support all the weight of the engine.

But apparently that's sufficient. Any problems or issues?
If our bolts can support a cast iron big block Chevy engine, it can hold up an M96.
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Thanks for this thread as I just bought an engine stand and was worried about using just four crankcase threaded holes to support all the weight of the engine.

But apparently that's sufficient. Any problems or issues?
I felt the same way when I first used my stand, I was sure that something would break. But 3 engines later I am starting to feel confident Just make sure the bolts are long enough and that the threads are good in the holes that you use. I bought long bolts and had to put washers on them to not bottom out in the bolt holes, but "better looking at it than looking for it".

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