 Flipping the engine while in the stand., Any reasons not to? |
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| 74ravenna |
 Apr 7 2022, 12:45 PM
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I'm in the process of putting everything back onto my 1.8 long block.
Problem is, when I try to work on the bottom of the engine by scooching down or using a creeper I end up getting dizzy and nauseous as a result of post-concussion syndrome. I'm thinking of flipping the engine over 180 degrees while it's on the stand. It would be so much easier to install parts that way. Especially the Heat Exchangers. Those are a pain in the butt to do upside down. Trying to put the gasket in place, then the exchanger, then the washer and then trying to catch the nut is not fun upside down, especially since I don't have much feeling in my pinky and ring finger on my right hand due to a Ulnar Nerve issue (and I'm right handed)! Anyway, is it difficult to flip the engine? Can any harm be done to the engine by having it upside down? Thanks in advance. |
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74ravenna Flipping the engine while in the stand. Apr 7 2022, 12:45 PM
mepstein It should flip easily. That’s one of the reasons... Apr 7 2022, 01:13 PM
74ravenna
It should flip easily. That’s one of the reason... Apr 7 2022, 01:30 PM Joe Bob Not a problem unless there is oil in the crank cas... Apr 7 2022, 02:47 PM 930cabman
Not a problem unless there is oil in the crank ca... Apr 8 2022, 01:50 PM BK911 Can your engine spin on the stand with HX installe... Apr 7 2022, 04:34 PM nditiz1
Can your engine spin on the stand with HX install... Apr 7 2022, 06:44 PM Spoke
Can your engine spin on the stand with HX install... Apr 7 2022, 11:33 PM PanelBilly I installed my headers on the engine when it was u... Apr 7 2022, 06:37 PM barefoot
I installed my headers on the engine when it was ... Apr 8 2022, 07:56 AM barefoot
I installed my headers on the engine when it was ... Apr 8 2022, 07:57 AM bkrantz I hope flipping the engine is OK. I probably rota... Apr 7 2022, 08:28 PM 74ravenna
Not a problem unless there is oil in the crank ca... Apr 8 2022, 05:15 AM bdstone914
I'm in the process of putting everything back... Apr 8 2022, 08:04 AM 74ravenna
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