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Ryan · 02-22-2011, 05:06 PM

You know what I got a thing for? Flathead engine stands... But I know absolutely nothing about them. I'm betting some of you fellas know everything there is to know about them. ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Ford Barn, click here.

Mark Slight · 02-22-2011, 05:21 PM

Almost every Ford dealership had one or more of these engine stands made by K-R Wilson. Who was one of the major suppliers of equipment to Ford dealers at the time 30's to 50's as I remember.

They are very heavy and safe to work with, now days expensive and expensive to ship. Well worth the investment if you are going to do several engines or more. Could be a club project.

Mark

Ken/Alabama · 02-22-2011, 06:38 PM

I have 2 of the K.R. Wilson engine stands like the one pictured. One has the base and the other does not. I am looking for a base . If push comes to shove I could fabricate one out of heavy gauge steel. Makes working on a flathead V-8 or V-12 nice. The whole engine can be assembled exept for the exhaust manifold.

Glenn Thoreson · 02-22-2011, 06:40 PM

K.R. Wilson X-6000 engine stand. I wish I had one. These are the only thing that will provide a safe, secure stand to work on the flathead engines.

MattStrube · 02-22-2011, 08:43 PM

I love those things...and have been thinking about picking up an old kr Wilson catalogue so I can check out more of their stuff to put on my wishlist. Wondering what catalogue would have the most flathead v8 related items?

sikopal · 02-22-2011, 08:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Thoreson

K.R. Wilson X-6000 engine stand. I wish I had one. These are the only thing that will provide a safe, secure stand to work on the flathead engines.

True, the KR Wilson is a solid stand but not the "only" one, Clayborne built a solid stand for the flathead engine that works well!
Will post a photo of mine later!

Glenn Thoreson · 03-07-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sikopal

True, the KR Wilson is a solid stand but not the "only" one, Clayborne built a solid stand for the flathead engine that works well!
Will post a photo of mine later!

Actually, according to the list of suggested shop tools in a war time Canadian Ford publication, the stand shown in the original picture is probably made by Wasco. The tool number X-6000 is listed as a Wasco engine stand, and matches the picture in the book.

Roadster62 · 02-22-2011, 08:41 PM

Question #1 does a Flathead block weigh less than the stand?

FlatheadTed · 02-22-2011, 09:23 PM

This one mounts on the exhaust manifold a lot of modern ones mount on the bell housing and the engines have been known to brake of .That is the engine bell housing can crack ,This job has the 16 holes for when you are doing a valve job ,A nice piece to have in your Flat-head shop .

Flathead Fever · 02-22-2011, 10:44 PM

I have a KRW stand that is missing the parts tray and the base.

According to the 1940 KRW catalog they had sold 14,000 of them in the last 20 years. In the catalog the base looks like it was an option, also the base in the 1940 catalog is not cast like the one in the picture, it is made from a 30X30X1/4 steel plate. The tool tray is also different.

Rem/Mo · 02-23-2011, 09:06 AM

Great thread and thanks for the pics.
I have one of those that I have beem trying to soak free to get the head to turn. I had no idea that there was a base for them. Looked like it would have to be fastened to the floor to be stable. It is good to see all the attachments that were available. I will have to be on the lookout for some of them. When I get mine loosened up and working I plan to mount an old flattie on it for display. It would be a good use for a cracked block that would have no other value.

John Kennedy · 02-23-2011, 07:50 AM

I converted a cheap-o 3 leg stand into a wide base 4 leg stand, and built the engine holder out of 1/4" plate drilled to bolt onto the exhaust ports. The plate is welded to a thick angle-cut tube that rotates in the stand.
Actually patterned after a HAMB post I found.
I can take pictures and post em up, if you'd like.

John

cbillelder · 02-23-2011, 09:37 AM

I've had one of these stands for about 40 years now. Mine also has the worm gear box for rotating the motor on the stand. Very nice! You can position the engine at any angle you want. It came with the cast square base, but I took it off and threw it away and built a T-shaped base from 4" channel. The square base was too wide to fit between the legs of my engine lift. This all happened 40 years ago. If I had known how valuable these bases were, I would have kept it!!

John Kennedy · 02-23-2011, 07:51 AM

The angle cut tube is what sets the engine level.

lowride · 02-23-2011, 11:37 AM

Here are two KR Wilsons, One with and one without a base. Then there's another that we made.

Dave27 · 08-26-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowride

Here are two KR Wilsons, One with and one without a base. Then there's another that we made.

I like the one you made i need one like that for my spare motor.

Capn John · 02-23-2011, 11:50 AM

Stumpy's Fabrication Works makes adapters for a normal engine stand. the adapters bolts to the exhaust side of the block so you negate the chance of breaking the rear of the block. http://stumpysfabworks.zoomshare.com...and%20adapters

Tman · 03-27-2011, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Capn John

Stumpy's Fabrication Works makes adapters for a normal engine stand. the adapters bolts to the exhaust side of the block so you negate the chance of breaking the rear of the block. http://stumpysfabworks.zoomshare.com...and%20adapters

I have a small run of these ready to weld that I am finally getting around to. $50 + shipping. The tube is 2 3/8" that fits most generic stands. Since these are unwelded I can customize them somewhat if you like before welding.

I will also ship these unwelded with longer tubes if that suits you better, same price. 3/8" plate, 12.5 punds for shipping wieght.

Not trying to spam, just cleaning shop and these might be handy for someone new to flatheads. I will donate a portion of each sale to Ryan for the cost of running the board.

Topsterguy · 05-13-2014, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

I have a small run of these ready to weld that I am finally getting around to. $50 + shipping. The tube is 2 3/8" that fits most generic stands. Since these are unwelded I can customize them somewhat if you like before welding.

I will also ship these unwelded with longer tubes if that suits you better, same price. 3/8" plate, 12.5 punds for shipping wieght.

Not trying to spam, just cleaning shop and these might be handy for someone new to flatheads. I will donate a portion of each sale to Ryan for the cost of running the board.

May 13 / 2014 You have a PM.

Topsterguy · 05-13-2014, 09:06 PM

Does anyone have an idea of the weight of a 49-53 block? I know the whole engine is 569 lbs but wondering what just the block is.

02-22-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
Mark Slight Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dixon, CA Posts: 473	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands Almost every Ford dealership had one or more of these engine stands made by K-R Wilson. Who was one of the major suppliers of equipment to Ford dealers at the time 30's to 50's as I remember. They are very heavy and safe to work with, now days expensive and expensive to ship. Well worth the investment if you are going to do several engines or more. Could be a club project. Mark

02-22-2011, 06:38 PM	#3
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,261	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands I have 2 of the K.R. Wilson engine stands like the one pictured. One has the base and the other does not. I am looking for a base . If push comes to shove I could fabricate one out of heavy gauge steel. Makes working on a flathead V-8 or V-12 nice. The whole engine can be assembled exept for the exhaust manifold.

02-22-2011, 06:40 PM	#4
Glenn Thoreson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 203	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands K.R. Wilson X-6000 engine stand. I wish I had one. These are the only thing that will provide a safe, secure stand to work on the flathead engines.

02-22-2011, 08:43 PM	#5
MattStrube Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 32	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands I love those things...and have been thinking about picking up an old kr Wilson catalogue so I can check out more of their stuff to put on my wishlist. Wondering what catalogue would have the most flathead v8 related items?

02-22-2011, 08:41 PM	#8
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands Question #1 does a Flathead block weigh less than the stand?

02-22-2011, 05:06 PM	#1
Ryan Administrator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 670	Fleathead Engine Stands You know what I got a thing for? Flathead engine stands... But I know absolutely nothing about them. I'm betting some of you fellas know everything there is to know about them. ... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Ford Barn, click here.

02-22-2011, 09:23 PM	#9
FlatheadTed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,705	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands This one mounts on the exhaust manifold a lot of modern ones mount on the bell housing and the engines have been known to brake of .That is the engine bell housing can crack ,This job has the 16 holes for when you are doing a valve job ,A nice piece to have in your Flat-head shop . __________________ http://www.flatheadted.com Flathead Ted brake Floaters ,

02-23-2011, 09:06 AM	#11
Rem/Mo Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N.W. Mo Posts: 72	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands Great thread and thanks for the pics. I have one of those that I have beem trying to soak free to get the head to turn. I had no idea that there was a base for them. Looked like it would have to be fastened to the floor to be stable. It is good to see all the attachments that were available. I will have to be on the lookout for some of them. When I get mine loosened up and working I plan to mount an old flattie on it for display. It would be a good use for a cracked block that would have no other value.

02-23-2011, 07:50 AM	#12
John Kennedy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 301	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands I converted a cheap-o 3 leg stand into a wide base 4 leg stand, and built the engine holder out of 1/4" plate drilled to bolt onto the exhaust ports. The plate is welded to a thick angle-cut tube that rotates in the stand. Actually patterned after a HAMB post I found. I can take pictures and post em up, if you'd like. John __________________ Building a 29 Sedan on 32 chassis........ very slowly....

02-23-2011, 09:37 AM	#13
cbillelder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 961	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands I've had one of these stands for about 40 years now. Mine also has the worm gear box for rotating the motor on the stand. Very nice! You can position the engine at any angle you want. It came with the cast square base, but I took it off and threw it away and built a T-shaped base from 4" channel. The square base was too wide to fit between the legs of my engine lift. This all happened 40 years ago. If I had known how valuable these bases were, I would have kept it!!

02-23-2011, 07:51 AM	#14
John Kennedy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 301	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands The angle cut tube is what sets the engine level. __________________ Building a 29 Sedan on 32 chassis........ very slowly....

02-23-2011, 11:50 AM	#17
Capn John Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: BIRTHPLACE OF SPEED, FLORIDA Posts: 531	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands Stumpy's Fabrication Works makes adapters for a normal engine stand. the adapters bolts to the exhaust side of the block so you negate the chance of breaking the rear of the block. http://stumpysfabworks.zoomshare.com...and%20adapters

05-13-2014, 09:06 PM	#20
Topsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 354	Re: Fleathead Engine Stands Does anyone have an idea of the weight of a 49-53 block? I know the whole engine is 569 lbs but wondering what just the block is.