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Old 10-04-02, 08:31 AM
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Engine stand question

Do you have to use a special engine stand for the rotary engine or can you use a regular stand
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You would need to build or buy a head to fit the rotary. Mazdatrix shows one here:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/toolmisc.htm

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I used a regualr 4 cylinder stand. Worked fine for me..
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same here...old regular engine stand
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Originally posted by MIKE-P-28
I used a regualr 4 cylinder stand. Worked fine for me..
Then I was wrong... Sorry 'bout that.

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thanks guys
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Originally posted by mperformance
same here...old regular engine stand

Yep, you attach the engine to the stand using the A/C studs.
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i bought the adaptor... imo it made the job much easier
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