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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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How does it work? Where does it bolt to? Is there a special one i should get for a 289?(the motor is already out of the car)

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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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the engine stand bolts to the holes where the bellhousing bolts up. you shouldnt need an certain type. the engine stand is adjustable.
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Do NOT buy a 3 wheeler, get the 4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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The 4 wheeler is the best. The ones at Harbor Frieght are cheap and not bad quality.
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 04:36 PM
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You should get one if you plan on doing any work on the engine while it's out. For storage, you can use an old tire or buy a stand specifically for storage versus the ones designed to help you work on the engine.
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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+1 on Harbor freight. A lot of great stuff...cheap.
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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thanks for the help. I just went out and bought one
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