VW Engine Stand - How to Lift and Mount (Air-cooled Porsche, too!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2025
- So what is the best way to lift a VW Engine into a VW Engine stand?
There are four ways demonstrated here. But you definitely want to have your VW engine yoke mounted to the VW Engine first, then lift the VW Engine in one of the methods posted here, then push the VW Engine yoke into the VW Engine stand.
The same rules apply for air-cooled Porsche Engine stand.
If you know any other way to mount your Volkswagen Engine stand, please share it in the comments below!
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DuckmanCycles and VW Garage That was a kick ass video. This old man appreciate. Thanks
I reference this video twice now. Once to lift my first engine and I use method four which it works great. But of course I put the yoke on the wrong side the second time and lifted up. So, why does that matter what side? First time was with a different engine that I dismantle so it was easy to remove but this engine I'm not going to dismantle. So now I need to lower it to move the yoke to the driver side which i've not done before. I guess its the same process except scarier because I'm lowering it and don't want to drop it. Thank you Sir for all your videos and sharing your knowledge.
Wow Duckman! You're a beast. I'm old and broke down. I'll just go with the shop crane. Another good video. I enjoy watching.
Thanks Andy! Can't beat some good hard work!
Just subscribed. Keep the VW videos coming!
Thanks Shane! I have a bunch of new VW videos in the works now that I've got some of the go kart stuff out of the way!
I unloaded my motor by myself yesterday, just put the yoke on the motor,set the engine on cardboard, put the engine stand on the yoke, and slid it off the tailgate
@@shanebrainerd1644 that’s one of the best ways!
This couldn't have came at a better time. I'm pulling mine out this weekend and have never done it before so I found this video extremely helpful. Thank u so much and keep ur great videos coming I like them all! Next time have skeeter help u pick it up lol
Daniel Bates agree completely, perfect timing and very handy advice. I'm about to pull a motor at the weekend as well, in Australia though. Good luck.
Thank you so much! Very glad I that I helped! Let me know which method you used! 😀😀😀😀😀
Did it! Mate turned up with an injured arm, so we used the "engine stand on its side " method. A bit tentative, but the engine crane made all the difference. Oh, and his injured arm has not affected our beer drinking, hahahaha. Cheers Tony.
Haha, thanks Tony!
I'm a new subscriber from the philippines, just got my engine stand two months ago and i'm also into old motorcycles, glad i stumbled into your channel, more power to you buddy :)
Thank you for the subscription! I appreciate it!
9:07 old lady does a disappearing act :)
She went under the hood of Eleanore.
All the methods you demonstrated are very good and I've used them all. In the day I used to have cars with I6 engines and if you're familiar with Detroit I6s you well know that powerlifters could use them for training they were so heavy. I came up with an idea that still works. Making a simple frame with a double U similar to motorcycle swingarm jacks or F1 pit lifting jacks I fabricobbled a swinging frame with seatbelt slings on either side for the job. One can utilize the engine mounts or, in this case, the cylinder pots to lift the entire long block. I later installed a ratchet from a boat winch to make it more usable. It has four wheels and the center of gravity will always balance as it swings. It resembles a U shaped auto rotisserie with hinged pivots. It uses the principle of a camshaft to multiply the torque and center everything while the wheels shift the center of gravity, stabilizing itself constantly while rotating itself. A boat lift is also another way of picturing it. Thank you and good luck!
Thats a lot more cylinders and a lot more weight for sure! I have an AMC 304 over here (from a Jeep) if that thing fell off the stand it'd be a disaster! I need to get that out of the garage! Want a rebuilt Jeep engine? 😀😂😀😂😀
Thanks for the offer. It would be a great trip. You're from New Jersey, I'm from Nova Scotia. I could be there in two days of solid travel. Now, where to get a decent C-J4 or 5?
Craigslist.... lol
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Awesome video, just remember to put the pin in the roller before you do the 2 by 4 method cause the engine will fall out of the socket :P
oh no! De-socketed engines are terrible!
I think you have been in the Fla sun too long Ducky doodle you aint right brother lmao!!!! Great vid too as always
Haha, thanks! I'm not a fan of that sun, it microwaves yer brain! LoL! 😀😂😀😂😀
Brilliant Duckman! Thank you for the tips of how to set-up our VW engine.
Can you please teach us as well in how to make the kind of lifter that you have and also for the VW engine stand? We really appreciate it. Thanks a lot!😀
Hi Richli! The lift that you see is a very common engine lift that you can purchase at almost any tool shop. I didn't build it! 😀😀😀😀😀
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Thank you for the replied.
You are welcome my friend 😁
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Very cool video and great suggestions! Thank you man!
Glad you like them! Thanks much for watching and leaving the comment!
@@DuckmanCycles , I recently bought a Beetle, so all those suggestions are precious to me.
the stick method was new for me but seems smart thanks for great vidioes
Thank you so much for the comment! I used the lever method when I got fat and lazy and couldn't lift the engine anymore! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
THANKS DUCKMAN!!! THAT LEVER TRICK WORKED!!! POST PICS ON FB!
Yayyyyyyyy! Thank you for sharing the photos and thank you for your comment!
Delmont is back!! Yesssssss
YAY!!!!!! You have too many last names. LoL!
This is my only legal last name ever! Yay!
YAYYYYY!!!!! Now get rid of Rossticles and c'mere!
Am I getting Glenn or Delmont though... because one is riiiiiiiiiich.
Another way when alone - mount the bench mount yoke part on your bench securely and make sure your bench has at least a 2x4 directly under the yoke location (in case your bench is not strong). Then,if you have either an open garage ceiling or a way to mount a large enough hook to one of the ceiling support wood members in line, slightly ahead with where the yoke is. Hang the main hook of a come-a-long (or whatever you call them) on the ceiling hook. Place the engine, with ropes attached, under the extended come-a-long. Put the hook on the rope center and jack the engine, with main yoke secured to the engine, up to the bench mount. I've done my rebuilds this way from tear down to first start this way with no trouble. Roll around stand is preferred, but you do what you gatta do sometimes.
Oh man! Thanks for the suggestion. My back was hurt last week FROM MY CHAIR... of all the things. LoL!
can i use the standard engine stand mounts or do i need that VW 2 point MOUNT?
The mounts that usually come with these engine stands tend to put too much stress on the VW case in the wrong places. I've seen people use them and be fine, but I've also seen people use them and crack the case. I recommend the correct mount always!
That was interesting never thought about some of those ways.
Thanks for watching, always! I've tried 'em all, working alone and being a cheap-ass makes you resourceful! LoL! 😂😀😂😀
Two guy idea is tuff to beat ( just hav beer ). We use the bottom of a shopin cart to shuffle the Eng. around . Throw a winch cable over the rafters an go . Happy Buggin
Well, 2 guys gets it done.. but as you saw... Delmont is an idiot.... lol Thanks so much for comment!
Many great ways to do that! Hey send some of that rain up this way we sure could use it. Stay out of the heat man!
Its been raining all day again today. No video... 😦😪😥
good info as always
I appreciate the comment! Thank you!
Hi... Im Suzanne...would if you do have a big heavy engine that is on a pallet and you need to get it on a stand?
If it's a Volkswagen engine I would still do the same thing. If not however, you might want to go with cherry picker method seen in this video.
Get a friend. Or be prepaired for hernia. If you have back issues guys no joking here. Have a person help you regardless how long it is going to be. Its not worth hurting your back and possible much more if done wrong. Thank you again for the video
Funny how people think lifting heavy things is bad for your back.... Its only bad if you can't keep the spine strait, which is a matter of core strength.
A healthy man under 50 should be able to lift a light engine like this no problem, otherwise its time to hit the gym before the inevitable decline of the mussel mass from 50 -> death.
You gotta be The Duckman to do anything The Duckman way! Hehehe!
@mawe42 well not just any healthy man, but you've gotta be built for it. Its not for everyone. I can lift 500lbs and carry it. This is less than half. So I am an exception, i'm also not in the best health... I've gotten a little fat from the beer. Hahaha! I cut back on the drinking, but I need to work out more!
gotta say Duckman that's impressive lifting one off the floor like that.. ive only done it taking one from a back of a pick up truck or work bench to the stand, so basically just carrying it a few feet... that enough for me … at 54 my back no likey ...so I just ask a neighbor when its that time ...never seen that last method and I may try that one day … thanks for sharing
At the end of the video I have it lifted over my head! LoL! I'm 40 and my back is VERY strong... for now anyway lol. I bought an engine from an old man a couple years ago wrapped it in a rug and carried it from his backyard out to my car. I paused for a moment to catch my breath and he decided he was going to help and grabbed the TOP of the engine pulling it away from me and damn near rolled it out of my arms. I had to RUN to my trailer the last 20 feet to stop from dropping it to pull it from his grip! Damn idiot he was... and he was barefoot, too! Not a good idea when lifting engines!
LOL ! just be careful … you know smarter not harder is a good adage to remember except when your with the girl friend ha HA ! good day
LoL @ girlfriend metaphor!
For me norm was a few beers for added strength, heave the thing from the ground then to realise I didn't chock the back of the stand so now struggle to get in the hole giggity, half drop it , walk off drink more beer
Haha, I've done similar, and even made a whole video about the methods: th-cam.com/video/7rWjdQZYTsQ/w-d-xo.html
Where do you rent Delmonts at for the day
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delmont,_Pennsylvania LoL! 😀😂😀😂😀
DuckmanCycles and VW Garage I think he likes you. I noticed how he looks you in the eyes. Just saying. Good luck
Did you use the engine bolts that would go into transmission for the stand? Thanks again for video
The nut I used is the same nut that you would normally use on the bottom bolts. The top bolt that I used is shorter than the normal top bolt in that location... less turns makes it easier to install and remove, but there was no reason why you couldn't use the long bolt that is normally in that location. I hope that helps :-)
DuckmanCycles and VW Garage yes, thanks
YAYYYY! 😀😂😀😂😀
thanks for sharing , they aren't bad from bench to bench but off the floor ???....it's Kubota time these days !
From the floor to 8 feet in the air over my head... its heavy, but it weighs less than I do! 😀😀😀😀 Thanks for comment!
Amazeballs!
Word! 😂😀😂😀😂 LoL!
I've seen this other method that I am on the process of reproducing for myself. If you have the front pulley attached. A small chain with 2 hooks and a cooling belt. Loop the belt on the underside of pulley and the 2 hooks on the bolt holes at the top of the block. Rig it to length so the chain and belt can be lifted with an engine hoist. It is brilliant as it is so quick and easy to attach and undo. When I finish it, I will post a picture.
Sounds interesting, thanks for sharing!
What size bolts to mount the adapter to the engine?
I have to Google that to get the exact answer, but you can just use the bolts and nuts that you took out when you removed the engine! 😁👍🏻 hope that helps!
We’ve used old seatbelts and D shackles before to do engine lifts, firmly attached to a forklift!
That'd work, someone else on here posted about a forklift, too! Must be a lot of shops that have them! Heh!
DuckmanCycles and VW Garage well as you can see by my picture, I’m also into old big buses, so a group of friends got together and bought a real old Coventry climax forklift. It’s a 2.5 litre diesel, with a 2 speed manual transmission. The company was part of jaguar cars back in the early 70’s.
It would black smoke like crazy until we pulled the air cleaner, and found a BIRDS NEST!
Haha, thats a different style of filter right there for sure.... lol!
hi dmc good job bob in uk
Thank you Bob! :-D
Nice
Thank you! 😁👍🏻🦆💩
Let's build a pyramid. I contend there were no aliens just smart people like you. We can do it.
Haha thanks man!
How much does it weigh?
About 200lbs or so without accessories on it, 250ish with everything bolted on! Its really not too heavy!
when i was 26 i had no friends around to help me lift my bug engine,,now im 50 and have a strong fit son to help me out i have no vw bug to work on
I just turned 46 and nobody wants to help me, so I find myself taking of bodies or removing engines alone. I suppose if I stopped doing it, that's when my body will tell me that I'm not able to do it anymore LOL
One whole om left and one hole right. Thats what she said
If she's got homes on the left and right side.... I'd marry her, LOL! Think of the possibilities!
LMAO Great editing ;-)
LoL! Thanks, adding Demont was an afterthought so its not as good as it could have been... maybe next time. Hehehe! Thanks so much!
When do you realistically believe Elenor will be drivable?
Well you have to agree... driveable and road-worthy are two different things. If I get lucky, Eleanore may be driveable by late October (thats what I'm pushing for, our car show on Oct 20th, more about that on my Facebook group page) but road-worthiness is probably about a year away. Thanks much for asking! 😀😀😀😀😀
DuckmanCycles and VW Garage I personally can’t wait. I watch all your videos.
You bet! I'm more excited about it than anybody else! LoL! 😀😂😀😂😀😂😀😂
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Thank you!
how you do it would depend a lot on what you have available. I have seen guys with lifts raise the car as high as a wheeled tool box, let the lift down until it touches, then pull the last couple of bolts. They raise the rest of the car up, then wheel the engine out. Another method I've seen with various engines is a simple chain hoist, but you have to have one in the right spot to do the lifting as required. Then there are some guys that will use a handy fork lift as the hoist, but that is risky, especially when the fork lift is moved around the shop to do other things. This method was used, the engine was all but done, then some idiot backs the forklift into it knocking it down, off the stand and breaking a ton of things. Not good for the engine, the builder, or the idiot that lost his job that day and got billed for the parts for the next rebuild. This is also why it's better to work alone in your own shop than in a large shop with lots of other people around.
Drain oil first take off flywheel then pick her up and mount
Depends on what you want to do, sometimes you dont need the oil dumped hehe
Get right to the point. The 1:45 of crap at the beginning, makes me want to find another video.
@@scottstetsonmusic Good, go to another video... you probably could have done that faster than the time it took for you to leave this stupid remark!
Despite all the waste of time in the video with stupid silly shit…. I’m glad I stuck with the video. That last example of putting the engine and the stand by laying the stand on the side and leveraging it up. That was pretty rad! Love it
Well I appreciate it, despite the remarks! Thank you!
Lmao
ranchero302me hehehehehe