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Old 08-12-2019, 02:14 PM   #1
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Default Engine stand adapter question

I found a beautiful engine stand with a model a engine adapter on craigslist awhile back and just now dug it out to work on a re-babbited short block that I recently purchased. This Model A engine adapter is the one sold at Brattons, Macs and possibly other suppliers and is mentioned in threads that I researched on this forum.

However, one thing I can't figure out is why this adapter only has one hole in it for mounting to the stand. So there is not a way to spin the engine upside down while working on it. The standard engine mounting bracket that came with the stand has a bunch of holes in it for mounting an engine at different angles and another larger hole in the end to put a pipe or lever to assist in turning the engine. But the Model A engine stand adapter doesn't have any of that. Just one hole.

Is there any reason I shouldn't drill a few more holes in the Model A engine stand adapter to modify it for swiveling?
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Old 08-12-2019, 02:29 PM   #2
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No reason at all. I drill all of mine.
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Ok, thanks for the reply Dave. Just wondering why they didn't engineer it that way in the first place as it seems like rotating is probably something a lot of people would want to do working on engines.
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Old 08-12-2019, 05:41 PM   #4
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Another way to go is to weld a good sized nut to the stand, and make a "T" handle with the bolt to lock the adapter where you want it..
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Old 08-12-2019, 09:13 PM   #5
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ya could go with the T handle and nut but I would rather have a pin going thru so that 65 pounds of iron at the end of the crankshaft has no way to swing down. Don't forget a hole to lock the engine vertical for doing flywheel housing setup etc
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Old 08-13-2019, 06:21 AM   #6
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ya could go with the T handle and nut but I would rather have a pin going thru so that 65 pounds of iron at the end of the crankshaft has no way to swing down. Don't forget a hole to lock the engine vertical for doing flywheel housing setup etc
That's kind of what I was thinking too. Yeah, I'm not sure I would go with the t handle and nut because I'd rather use a large pin just for peace of mind. I'm not looking forward to drilling those holes in heavy steel though.
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Old 08-13-2019, 10:56 AM   #7
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I mounted a gear reduction unit on my engine stand so it can easily be be turned to any angle wanted.
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