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Old 09-06-2012, 07:30 AM   #1
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Default Make Your Own flathead Engine Stand

Here are the pics.
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Old 09-06-2012, 10:44 AM   #2
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Default 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.
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Old 09-06-2012, 12:21 PM   #3
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Wow, there is a lot of work and engineering there. Can the crank be removed or installed with the setup?
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Old 09-06-2012, 02:37 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:12 PM   #5
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Again, can you install the crankshaft assembly with the block on your stand?
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Old 09-06-2012, 09:31 PM   #6
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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.
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Wasn't this on the HAMB?
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Old 09-06-2012, 10:21 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 09-07-2012, 06:54 AM   #9
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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
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Old 09-07-2012, 08:41 AM   #10
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Kool engine stand but that Columbia two speed next to it is even cooler!
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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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Old 09-07-2012, 11:06 AM   #12
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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.
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:27 AM   #13
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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.
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Old 09-07-2012, 12:45 PM   #14
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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.
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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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