Engine Stand Adapter
 

Are the engine stand adapters that Brattons, snyders and Macs offers strong enough to mount an engine with flywheel by the water outlet bolts and two oil pan bolts? Are there any advantages/disadvantages to these brackets? Is there any better options to these anywhere?
Thanks for your time.
Joe Grobleski
Cape Codder

Re: Engine Stand Adapter
 

Here, that subject was discused in this thread...
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64451

Re: Engine Stand Adapter
 

Yes they work fine, or use this type.or see my avatar.

Re: Engine Stand Adapter
 

No problem Joe they will take the weight extra rib welding in place.
Call SueAnn 920-467-2895 she can help you.

Re: Engine Stand Adapter
 

Cape Codder , One great thing about these adapters is it lets you check the flywheel and flywheel housing runout while the engine is standing nose down . Reading the indicator is a lot easyier if you don't have to stand on yopur head to see . Bubby Sharp in KY

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Speaking of adapters, does anyone know if one of the parts houses just sell the bolt/pins that go into the oil pan holes? It seems I have lost mine! Need to do some work on the engine soon.

Re: Engine Stand Adapter
 

Bert's Model A in Denver has previously stated that they have extra pins that go into the oil pan bolt holes. Just give them a call.

Re: Engine Stand Adapter
 

Bill Stipe's adapter is the bargain. And it is right down your alley because it is offset to balance the engine with the flywheel installed. See Red Rocket post a couple above this one for the phone number.

Re: Engine Stand Adapter
 

The "original" KRW stands used by Ford dealers used this type of mounting system.

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I am getting ready to pull an engine. I have an inexpensive engine stand. I think that I bought it 10 years ago at H-F and never used it. Before they went away I bought an adapter from AC&R. It looks like one in another post. Looks like it bolts to the water inlet and two bolt holes in the pan area. Is the Brattons adaptor better (it costs $100 including shipping) ? I have not looked at a picture of the Stipe adapter. I wish that I had a 4 wheel stand now. Comments. Just wondering?

Vic

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Vic: there were previous threads on this subject. Do a search. Several have used the H-F stand w/no problems.
Paul in CT

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I just purcased a HF stand a month or so ago. Have installed my engine on it and it works great. I used the arms that came with it to attach to the water inlets plus adding an angle iron along the pan bolts. Bolted this angle iron to the bottom of the arms that came with it. Works great.

Like mentioned above there is a blog on this subject that has many good ideas on this subject. If you need pictures, PM me and I will get them off to you.

I got my whole setup, stand, arms etc. for around $100. (used HF 20% along with sale)