How far should bolts go through block when on engine stand?

[jayuuey]

I mounted a 24v motor to an engine stand getting it ready for a swap. Currently my bolts (90mm) are just flush with the tranny holes in the block. Is this good to go or should they be a little longer? Also, are washers recommended where the stand mounts to the block or is that only a concern for aluminum blocks?

Thanks.



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[TobyB]

You're good.
You can't go farther than all the way...
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[AndrewBird]

Over 75% of the load on a bolt is taken up by the first 3 threads, so you are good to go.

[ELVA164]

I always use washers just for security, never hurts to spread out the load a bit on the surface. Here's a good visualization of the load on particular bolt threads:

[rturbo 930]

If you're all the way through the block, you're good. I mean... can't really improve on that.

[ELVA164]

If you're all the way through the block, you're good. I mean... can't really improve on that.

You could weld on a bung, add a few gussets, maybe create an elaborate truss...











:D

[TimeMachinE30]

You could weld on a bung, add a few gussets, maybe create an elaborate truss...











:D

:devil: kind of what I was thinking... a flying butress.

[Matt-B]

You're good.
You can't go farther than all the way...
t

Amen brother

[jayuuey]

Too funny. Thanks for the comments, especially the load visual... and jokes.

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