Engine stand recommendation

[Old Ford Addict]

Originally Posted by billwill

Need more attachments for Fathead use Need front support good luck

Read carefully
I was simply trying to illustrate what a guy can do to a cheap crappy stand to make it better.

I was not and made no mention of entering the debate of how to correctly hang a 32 to 48 ford V8 on a modern style engine stand.

[JSeery]

Several examples of flathead adapters from Yahoo search. I use the HF four legged stand, works fine and is stable. If you want a crank type go with the Summit style.

[Tinker]

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Originally Posted by Ross6860

I was considering this one from HF, but they didn't have one in stock.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...9521-8970.html

Ross, I have that stand from HF, it works well and is plenty strong enough (I have a Y-Block on it, a little heavier than a flatty). But (theres always a "but" isn't there) the front legs a quite wide and would not fit between the legs of my hoist. Of coarse I find this out after I pull the engine and it's hanging by a chain. I finally had to set the engine on the ground and rethink.:eek: Finally extended the hoist to the max to reach. Used my fattest friend for ballest...

I have a couple of Stumpy's engine cradles, good stuff...

I have one similar and that would be my biggest complaint. Can be a bear getting the engine from the hoist to the stand. Bought a 2ton chain fall now just need to build an a frame to hold it.

Try craiglist too as people buy hoist and stands for a one project then sell it.