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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Engine yoke on Ebay experiences?
Posted by: bretth Apr 23 2017, 06:33 AM
I am thinking of getting this yoke as it fits my current engine stand. Anyone here buy one? The welds look a little wierd on it somehow but the pics aren't big enough to see very clearly. I will use this for my 911, 914 and possibly type 1 vw.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LOWER-PRICE-PORSCHE-911-VW-5-ARM-ENGINE-STAND-YOKE-THE-ORIGINAL-/182534350872?hash=item2a7fe52818:g:~XUAAOxyfyhRYN61&vxp=mtr
Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 23 2017, 06:42 AM
dead link for me. 
Posted by: Groosh Apr 23 2017, 07:57 AM
dead link for me.
Link http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LOWER-PRICE-PORSCHE-911-VW-5-ARM-ENGINE-STAND-YOKE-THE-ORIGINAL-/182534350872?hash=item2a7fe52818:g:~XUAAOxyfyhRYN61&vxp=mtr.
Posted by: Krieger Apr 23 2017, 08:19 AM
The problem with this one is that you can't get the oil cooler on and off A 6 with the engine on the stand. I bought the half ring adapter, made spacers and bolted it up to my harbor freight universal stand. I think it was about $150 and the time to make spacers and buy correct length bolts. I haven't tried to see if I could get flywheel on yet. Definitely less than the reproductionstamd. Look for a used ring or stand on Pelican. Look at the engine stands pelican sells.
Posted by: bretth Apr 23 2017, 09:30 AM
Sorry my phone truncated the link to the ebay item. It is fixed now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LOWER-PRICE-PORSCHE-911-VW-5-ARM-ENGINE-STAND-YOKE-THE-ORIGINAL-/182534350872?hash=item2a7fe52818:g:~XUAAOxyfyhRYN61&vxp=mtr
Posted by: jcd914 Apr 23 2017, 11:24 AM
The problem with this one is that you can't get the oil cooler on and off A 6 with the engine on the stand.
I don't understand how this yoke would interfere with the oil cooler. on a 6?
The yoke is normally attached to the case half opposite of the cooler and should have no impact on mounting or dismounting the cooler.
Jim
Posted by: bbrock Apr 23 2017, 11:41 AM
I just bought their 3-arm version for my 4 cylinder and really like it. I read that you can't remove/replace the flywheel and clutch while mounted on the yoke but that's not true. Clearance is a little tight for that operation but not bad, and easily doable. You have to feed the clutch alignment tool through the central tube is all. Can't speak to the oil cooler issue since I don't have a six.
BTW, this vendor advertises on Samba as vintageworldtools and prices are a bit better there: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=956239. It is the same guy, great service and fast shipping.
Posted by: Krieger Apr 23 2017, 11:45 AM
The ebay one is made out of something like 1/4"flat plate that mates to the edge of the case. The ring adapter or factory type are very thick and tapered in that area.
Posted by: Krieger Apr 23 2017, 11:59 AM
1 1/4" thick. I guess beveled is not the correct description. I made 3 1/2" spacers for the stand and I can fit the flywheel without removing engine from the stand.
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Posted by: 74ravenna Apr 23 2017, 12:51 PM
I just bought their 3-arm version for my 4 cylinder and really like it. I read that you can't remove/replace the flywheel and clutch while mounted on the yoke but that's not true. Clearance is a little tight for that operation but not bad, and easily doable. You have to feed the clutch alignment tool through the central tube is all. Can't speak to the oil cooler issue since I don't have a six.
BTW, this vendor advertises on Samba as vintageworldtools and prices are a bit better there: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=956239. It is the same guy, great service and fast shipping.
I also bought from vintageworldtools, they were excellent to deal with. Quick replies to my emails and you can order what you want for arms. I also went with the 3-arm.
Its a rugged yoke.
Steve
Posted by: bretth Apr 23 2017, 10:56 PM
A quarter inch does sound a little thin but maybe with a five arm setup it would be pretty sturdy?
Brett
Posted by: bretth May 21 2017, 02:12 PM
So i bought the yoke and it seems to work pretty well. You just need to drill your own holes for the lock pin which took some time because it is fairly thick metal. Here's a pic with my old 2.2 on it.
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