Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

I know there are a couple of ways of mounting a Flathead on an modern engine stand....any NEGATIVES to using the exhaust ports mounting type???? As far as any cracking or stress on the block???

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

It is widely used, and unlike the bell housing mount, there have been no reports of cracks or other problems caused by exhaust manifold mounting reported on The Ford Barn; at least not in my ten years.

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

Ford did it, enough said!

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

No downside to using the exh port mounting as long as the bolts are correct length (not too short). If an 8BA, mount it rear or side...doesn't matter.



Terry

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

Rock: For best stability be sure to use an engine stand with 4 wheels.
Here's an example of a homemade stand for my 8BA. It held a completely assembled engine.
[url]https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/how-much-does-a-flathead-ford-weight.483150/ Use at least 3 in. dia. wheels. If you decide to make one, I still have the parts painted black and can mail you the full size templates. Tools needed: cutting torch, lathe, arc welder or Mig welder.
If you loan it out be sure to get it back before it "disappears" and finds a new home.

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

Thanks for the input guys, my customer who made my pressure test plates made me a plate for the exhaust and now is fabbing up bracing and brackets for a modern engine stand for me. It is my first foray into putting a flathead on an engine stand and wanted reassurance.

19forty thanks the the “tip” (no pun intended) and reminder on the 4 wheel stand as I have a 351 cleveland on a three wheel stand and have that constant threat of tipping every time i touch it

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

Lincoln use the exhaust ports on the V12's. If it worked for those it will certainly work on a V8. Tim

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

You can't go wrong doing it the way KR Wilson designed. I really like my KRW stand.

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

And there is also a concern if those exhaust port mounting bolts are too long. I've read posts where someone mentioned having coolant coming out of the exhaust ports after installing their newly rebuilt engine. They determined the cause to be the use of exhaust port mounting bolts that were too long, and damaged an internal water jacket, and/or a cylinder wall after torquing down those mounting bolts that were longer than necessary. A very expensive and disheartening mistake.

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

Because guys don’t know how to measure Bolt Depth.

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

Put down the impact wrenches and don't force things. Problem solved.:D


Terry

Re: Flathead Engine stand mounting
 

There is a plate you can buy for them, $50 or $60 and it won’t hurt it.