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Old 06-15-2014, 08:01 PM   #1
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Hi Guys, I have seen pictures in some workshops a bracket that attaches to the engine mount stand to hold the A engine side on - does anyone know how I can obtain one of these ? I saw one of these used by member Gary WA. Also can anyone help with specs and dimensions for a timber cradle (stand) if I pull the engine with sump and transmission and have something to drop it into. I would appreciate some help here. John Spragg Australia.
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Old 06-15-2014, 08:47 PM   #2
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Do you have a copy of Bratton's catalog? On page 38 there is a side mount engine stand adapter. I have one and it works well. You have to have a 3 point or 4 point engine stand to use with the adapter. I think this is what you are referring to.
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Old 06-15-2014, 11:55 PM   #3
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Thank you for this Rusty, great start I will follow this up and order one. John Spragg
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Old 06-16-2014, 04:16 PM   #4
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I don't know if you have the ability to fabricate and weld but those special fixtures are easy to build and alot cheaper,built a frame spreader from the catalog picture in one afternoon.
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Old 06-17-2014, 02:22 AM   #5
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Thanks rocket1, I will look into this as well - I wish someone had the dimensions or a drawing to assist here. The bought item is not cheap. John Spragg . Australia.
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Old 06-17-2014, 03:05 AM   #6
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Thanks rocket1, I will look into this as well - I wish someone had the dimensions or a drawing to assist here. The bought item is not cheap. John Spragg . Australia.
Just use your engine block to measure from. That's how I built mine.

If you don't have a welder or access to low priced steel, you might be better off to buy the ready made one. Steel has gone up a lot in the past few years.

I need to take new pictures of the adaptor I made, because I have notched the bottom of the pipe and heavy plate to access the center main bolt and nut. I cut at the center of the pipe diameter back about to the square pipes.
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Old 06-17-2014, 03:30 AM   #7
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Bert's in Denver (frequent poster here) has them I'm told has the engine holder for the stand.
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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpo...22&postcount=2


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file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/User/My%20Documents/Downloads/Fenske%20Stand.pdf
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Old 06-17-2014, 04:57 AM   #8
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The adapters sold do not fit every engine stand. The adapter end tube may be too small.
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Old 06-21-2014, 02:44 AM   #9
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Thank you all guys you have been so helpful - greatly appreciated. John Spragg. Australia.
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