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GasWorksGarage · 05-31-2017, 03:21 PM

I purchased and engine stand adapter from Snyders. How does it mount to the engine? The threads on the adapter are 3/8-16 much smaller than the threaded holes for the pan? I must be getting old..... LOL

Thanks in advance.

Y-Blockhead · 05-31-2017, 04:18 PM

My grandson gave me that same mount for Christmas.

It just bolts to the water inlet flange then the thumb screws are tightened against the pan rail. The thumb screws don't actually thread into the pan bolt holes.

I have had an engine on it for ~4 monthes and it hasn't fallen off yet!!

Mount seems plenty sturdy.

You will have to drill holes for the locking pin to match you engine stand. Fits my HF stand nicely.

CarlG · 05-31-2017, 04:25 PM

The threaded holes on the adapter are for the thumb screws that came with the adapter. They don't actually screw into the pan bolt holes, but rather the unthreaded portion simply go into the pan holes as a locater. The other end of the adapter, where the 4 holes are(only 2 will mate up properly), bolts onto the water inlet. You have to supply your own bolts for that end.

(Y-B types faster than I do!)

2manycars · 05-31-2017, 06:36 PM

The 4 holes in the main plate are so it will fit a model A or model T. Thumb screws are as mentioned above.

Y-Blockhead · 05-31-2017, 10:00 PM

Neat that they put a slot in the mount so you can remove the dip stick after you mount the block.

GasWorksGarage · 06-01-2017, 07:07 AM

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Hum,
Mine didn't come with any thumb screws. Thanks for the info.

JohnLaVoy · 06-01-2017, 07:18 AM

Here is the one I think you are talking about.

denis4x4 · 06-01-2017, 07:40 AM

This is a Snap-On engine stand with a gear drive to turn the engine 360 degrees. How is a side mount better?

Dave in MN · 06-01-2017, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denis4x4

This is a Snap-On engine stand with a gear drive to turn the engine 360 degrees. How is a side mount better?

Each has it's advantage. I use a rear mounted adapter while assembling the engine because it provides better access for my process of assembly. When I move the engine to the area where I mount the flywheel housing and flywheel, I change to the side mount as it provides the positions I prefer.
Good Day!

Y-Blockhead · 06-01-2017, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasWorksGarage

Hum,
Mine didn't come with any thumb screws. Thanks for the info.

Contact Snyder's. When I received my mount the thumb screws were bent. Must have been that way when they packed it because there was not any damage too the box. They sent them right away, no problem.

FYI, If you do ever have to replace the thumb screws, Snyder's sells them separately. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/thumb-screws.

GasWorksGarage · 06-01-2017, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Contact Snyder's. When I received my mount the thumb screws were bent. Must have been that way when they packed it because there was not any damage too the box. They sent them right away, no problem.

FYI, If you do ever have to replace the thumb screws, Snyder's sells them separately. http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/thumb-screws.

Thanks I did this morning and they said they would get them out today.

This is my 1st issue ordering from them. They were very nice. Now Mac's on the other hand........

THAIGUY · 06-05-2017, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denis4x4

this is a snap-on engine stand with a gear drive to turn the engine 360 degrees. How is a side mount better?

aloha
leave it to snap -on...great looking functional stand !

05-31-2017, 04:18 PM	#2
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Model A engine stand adapter My grandson gave me that same mount for Christmas. It just bolts to the water inlet flange then the thumb screws are tightened against the pan rail. The thumb screws don't actually thread into the pan bolt holes. I have had an engine on it for ~4 monthes and it hasn't fallen off yet!! Mount seems plenty sturdy. You will have to drill holes for the locking pin to match you engine stand. Fits my HF stand nicely. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 05-31-2017 at 04:43 PM. Reason: Verbage...

05-31-2017, 04:25 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,116	Re: Model A engine stand adapter The threaded holes on the adapter are for the thumb screws that came with the adapter. They don't actually screw into the pan bolt holes, but rather the unthreaded portion simply go into the pan holes as a locater. The other end of the adapter, where the 4 holes are(only 2 will mate up properly), bolts onto the water inlet. You have to supply your own bolts for that end. (Y-B types faster than I do!) __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

05-31-2017, 06:36 PM	#4
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Model A engine stand adapter The 4 holes in the main plate are so it will fit a model A or model T. Thumb screws are as mentioned above. __________________ Bill www.brauchauto.com

05-31-2017, 10:00 PM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 5,849	Re: Model A engine stand adapter Neat that they put a slot in the mount so you can remove the dip stick after you mount the block.

06-01-2017, 07:07 AM	#6
GasWorksGarage Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 168	Re: Model A engine stand adapter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hum, Mine didn't come with any thumb screws. Thanks for the info.