Which engine stand to get Options

[doug_b_928]

I just bought Jake Raby's Type 4 rebuild video. I'm not sure if I'm going to need to rebuild my engine, but guessing that I probably will at some point. Princess Auto (Canada's Harbor Freight) has a couple of engine stands, one of which (the 1,250lb) is going on 50% off next week. Which one of these would be the better one to get (the 1,000lb will likely go on 50% sale before I would need it, so I can wait)? It looks to me like the 1,000 might be easier to work on because the legs wouldn't be in the way of where one would be standing (please see the links below).

Also, I know nothing about these matters, so will the yoke that is needed for the VW engines work on these stands?

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/42...lb-Engine-Stand

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/42...lb-Engine-Stand

TIA

[iankarr]

Remove the muffler and bracket, then separate the transmission. Bolt the yoke onto the engine. Then you can either lift it onto the stand with a few strong people...or use a small hoist/shop crane. I usually do it solo with a HF 1 ton folding crane, a webbed lifting strap and a length of chain. Slip the loops of a strap on each end of the engine bar, and wrap a length of chain around the top arm of the yoke. Adjust the length of chain so the hook is pretty much directly above the throttle body. Then loop it all directly through the crane hook or onto a carabiner first. A leveler helps, but not totally necessary if you go slow and guide the engine as you lift.

I have pics somewhere. Will look for them and post.

Be safe and good luck!

Edit: pics added...