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HOTROD_WILLIE

09-06-2012 07:30 AM

Make Your Own flathead Engine Stand

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Here are the pics.

Shadetree

09-06-2012 10:44 AM

Re: Make Your Own flathead Engine Stand

Now that is brilliant! I have Stumpy's but the engine is unbalanced fore and aft on the stand.

Russ/40

09-06-2012 12:21 PM

Re: Make Your Own flathead Engine Stand

Wow, there is a lot of work and engineering there. Can the crank be removed or installed with the setup?

HOTROD_WILLIE

09-06-2012 02:37 PM

Re: Make Your Own flathead Engine Stand

The engine stand is made from 2 habor freight stand bought from craigslist. The stand is design from original stand back in the day. Big circle in front lets you put the cam in or out.

Russ/40

09-06-2012 09:12 PM

Re: Make Your Own flathead Engine Stand

Again, can you install the crankshaft assembly with the block on your stand?

Tim Ayers

09-06-2012 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ/40 (Post 494227)

Again, can you install the crankshaft assembly with the block on your stand?

I don't see why you can't use you flip it over 180 degrees. May have to slip in the snout first, but sure looks like it.

jkeesey

09-06-2012 10:07 PM

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Wasn't this on the HAMB?

Russ/40

09-06-2012 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Ayers (Post 494236)

I don't see why you can't use you flip it over 180 degrees. May have to slip in the snout first, but sure looks like it.

Yea, I guess you could. Couldn't put the flywheel on it though.

HOTROD_WILLIE

09-07-2012 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Russ/40 (Post 494227)

Again, can you install the crankshaft assembly with the block on your stand?

Yes just like a regular stand. This design is based off the design of one made back in the day. GC

Ray in La Mesa

09-07-2012 08:41 AM

Re: Make Your Own flathead Engine Stand

Kool engine stand but that Columbia two speed next to it is even cooler!

1952henry

09-07-2012 10:05 AM

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One I built. Was being used as a dolly in the picture. Plates bolt to exhaust ports and will spin 360*

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Russ/40

09-07-2012 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HOTROD_WILLIE (Post 494346)

Yes just like a regular stand. This design is based off the design of one made back in the day. GC

Got a photo of the original design?

52Henry, yours is the first I have seen that uses both sides for the exhaust mount.

HOTROD_WILLIE

09-07-2012 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Russ/40 (Post 494480)

Got a photo of the original design?

52Henry, yours is the first I have seen that uses both sides for the exhaust mount.

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GC. The one on the top is my. I used the end of motor. Maybe one day you find one.

1952henry

09-07-2012 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ/40 (Post 494480)

Got a photo of the original design?

52Henry, yours is the first I have seen that uses both sides for the exhaust mount.

I saw one similiar to mine in an old photograph in a V8 Times magazine.

barnfind

10-05-2013 08:13 PM

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The lower priced HF 4 wheel stand works well as an engine storage dolly with a little rework.

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