Engine Stand Adaptor
 

It's time to get the short block out of the crate and assemble the engine for the 68C. I see the suppliers sell an adapter that is touted as attaching by the water outlet bolt holes and two engine pan holes. How well do these work for the folks here? Please share your experience. I'd like to know before I spend $100 to buy the adapter.
How well does using the bolt holes on the back of the block in a more traditional manner work for the A engine?
With the adapter, it appears that you will need to take the engine off the stand to fit the pan while the traditional method makes you take the engine down to install the flywheel and housing.
Please share your experience. Thanks

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The one I saw only used the pan bolt holes for two pins to sit in, so you can install the pan and all but two bolts on the stand. Obviously, the engine rotates sideways on the adapter rather than centered on the rear of the motor.
I would rather spend the $100 and be able to install the flywheel etc.

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I just finished up my engine job, using the Bill Stipe engine adapter that is available thru most of the vendors. It was a real help in the disassembly / reassembly process. As jax55 said, it does use 2 pan holes, but does not prevent the pan from being assembled. You just put those 2 pan bolts in after the fact. I think I put those 2 bolts in while still suspended on the crane. I was able to turn the engine on end in order to put the flywheel on. That was a real help in the fact that you have gravity working for you instead of against you.

Well worth the C note investment!

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its always nice using the right tools

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Don't know what you have for an engine stand, but I purchased a Harbor Freight stand and used the adapters they supplied to hold mine.

I think there are some other posts on this site that talks about adapters and shows adapters.

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The engine holder that Carl shows a picture of, is excellent to use. I'm using one now (well just finishing using) and got mine from Bert's in Denver. Very sturdy and did not get in the way when turning engine over for work on ANY surface or at any angle. Attached Bert's holder to a $40 harbor freight stand and $ well spent !!

BTW Mr ford
If your general location was known, and if you lived close, I'd like to lend you my Stipe model adaptor, as I just took my engine off of it. But, since some do not put any indication of their location, just an idea.

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Yup, STIPE makes some great stuff for us, eh :) !
And, Jim B claims that 'gravity is a TOOL' ....:cool:

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I made my own mount modeled after the type pictured above. It cost me about 10 bucks and works great.

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I would only use the side adaptor. You can install all the engine parts, including the flywheel cover and flywheel. When you get the flywheel cover on, you can turn the engine so the front is down, then dial in the flywheel cover. This is the best time, and way to do it. As Mitch said, the right tools for the job.

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Vin Tin , what was the thickness of your adaptor ? looks to be around 1/4 to 3/8 .

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It's 1/4".
Here's another view of it. It's still holding my engine on the stand, so it's kind of hard to get a better picture of it. Just let your engine be the guide and take measurements.

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Another Harbor Freight version.Its actually too long, it goes past the end of the block, but you get the idea.
http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/...psrptzqmad.jpg

http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/...pssqdyxh6v.jpg

I know, it wasnt made by anybody famous, and I didnt spend a lot on mail order, but sometimes quick and dirty is good enough for me.:)

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I did almost identical thing with my HF unit. It does work without having to get another unit.