Engine yoke on Ebay experiences?, Anyone buy and use from this seller? |
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Engine yoke on Ebay experiences?, Anyone buy and use from this seller? |
bretth |
Apr 23 2017, 06:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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.
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Mark Henry |
Apr 23 2017, 06:42 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
dead link for me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Groosh |
Apr 23 2017, 07:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 21-October 11 From: Dexter, MI Member No.: 13,702 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Link here. |
Krieger |
Apr 23 2017, 08:19 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
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.
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bretth |
Apr 23 2017, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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jcd914 |
Apr 23 2017, 11:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
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 |
bbrock |
Apr 23 2017, 11:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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. |
Krieger |
Apr 23 2017, 11:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
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.
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Krieger |
Apr 23 2017, 11:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
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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74ravenna |
Apr 23 2017, 12:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
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 |
bretth |
Apr 23 2017, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
A quarter inch does sound a little thin but maybe with a five arm setup it would be pretty sturdy?
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bretth |
May 21 2017, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 899 Joined: 23-June 15 From: Central TX Member No.: 18,882 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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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