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02-27-2017, 07:30 PM | #1 |
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Engine stand advice
Anyone have one of these? Its supposed to be able to take 1250lbs. I would like something a bit more solid but I cant get anything reasonably priced over here , If I order through Ebay delivery is expensive . This one is $130 delivered.. What else should I be aware of as Im not sure if the Flathead likes to be mounted in the conventional way....?
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02-27-2017, 07:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: Engine stand advice
Depends on the year, 8ba blocks can mount like an OHV. 59a and early should mount from the side which requires a specially designed adaptor.
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02-27-2017, 07:54 PM | #3 |
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It will be for a 37 ..with bellhousing.
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02-27-2017, 07:57 PM | #4 |
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Re: Engine stand advice
Search this Forum, you'll find lots of discussion, like thisl
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...d+engine+stand |
02-27-2017, 08:04 PM | #5 |
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This is the way to mount the early blocks. Ed
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02-27-2017, 08:16 PM | #7 |
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Couple of examples.
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jseery, is that a triumph or a norton to the left there of that flathead?
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02-27-2017, 08:59 PM | #9 |
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I stole the photo, it's not mine!
I was going to add, if you can weld it is easy to weld one up. You can use an exhaust gasket for the bolt pattern. Last edited by JSeery; 02-27-2017 at 11:34 PM. |
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Mmmm looks like I have to make something!
But the stand overall ok ?
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I like the stand a lot. Specially for the price, and it has 4 wheels. Mine has a 3 wheel configuration and it's spooky moving it with an engine on it. As for the motorcycle I'm gonna guess '68 or later (because of the square barrel) 441 BSA shooting star.
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Stand looks just fine 4 wheel is prefered i buy mine from the swedish version of HF.
Adapter is made from whatever 10mm or thicker that comes in my way. Old exhaust manifold as drill pattern for the 4 holes needed, make all 4 holes larger size if you want it to go either side of engine. Tube cut 45 and then welded togetter |
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Cool!
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Those stands will handle a flathead Ford, just don't put a Flathead Cadillac or early Hemi on one . . . then they tend to make me a bit nervous!
As noted - make a good exhaust bolt hanger - and make the bolt holes 7/16+. |
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I have a stand that looks very similar to the one in the original post, but I made my own adapter that bolts to the exhaust ports, and allows the mounting angle to change when the block/complete engine is flipped over. If I had used the adapter with pipe welded to mounting plate, the engine would have been at some awkward angle when flipped over. Also, with the bolt together design, I can bolt that adapter together in a different configuration to fit the other side of the block w/o having extra holes in the mounting plate. It also allows for mounting to all six exhaust manifold bolt holes, while the pipe welded to center design will not.
I really don't trust using some of those three legged stands. They are very easy to tip over . I added a few more pics of a '36 LB engine on that same stand that I didn't know was an LB until I removed the oil pan, measured the main bearing stud center to center distance, and removed the cap. I was a very happy camper to find out this engine had loose/large main bearings .
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Some of these adaptors use (4) bolts, the ones with the pipe welded in the middle. The ones with the flat plate use (6). Any thoughts on best method?..... Mark
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The stand looks fine, but one thing to thing about. If you are using a cherry picker can you get to the engine with it? The width may be an issue. Gary
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