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08-23-2011, 09:31 AM | #1 |
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Simple engine stand adapter idea
I thought this would be easier to find in the future if posted as a new topic.
Simple and easy to modifiy the Harbor freight or standard V8 adapter. This is a slick design from SeaSlug in 2007 from old FB. Only possible problem is can you get to the center main nut to tighten it? The adapters in the catalogs allow you tighten the center main nut while engine is still on the stand. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Benson; 08-23-2011 at 09:58 AM. |
08-23-2011, 11:07 AM | #2 |
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Re: Simple engine stand adapter idea
Mine is similar, but with it cut away to get to that main nut. Mine is of 1/2" thick steel.
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08-23-2011, 02:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Simple engine stand adapter idea
I like the design. Am I right that to use any Model A engine holder you must remove the oil pan before attaching it?
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08-23-2011, 04:15 PM | #4 |
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Re: Simple engine stand adapter idea
If you can find my old thread, I showed my take on engine stands. Here is a link, not sure this will work.
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08-23-2011, 04:40 PM | #5 |
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Re: Simple engine stand adapter idea
I thought I saw somewhere that Berts had an adapter that would work with a conventional engine stand, but I couldn't find it on their site.
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08-23-2011, 04:42 PM | #6 |
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08-23-2011, 05:29 PM | #7 |
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Re: Simple engine stand adapter idea
No, the ones I build and use you only have to remove two pan bolts to install the mount. It will hold the complete engine and transmission assembly. It is also good for use on a T engine and tranny.
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Actually I have never seen a crack near the water inlet and this is a very strong and safe way to mount and work on the engine. You can mount the engine by just removing 2 pan bolts and also install the pan, flywheel housing, and flywheel with the side mount. |
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08-23-2011, 09:34 PM | #10 |
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Re: Simple engine stand adapter idea
The water inlet hub intersects several geometric shapes on the block, not one flat plane. It is an extremely strong area. Even if there are multiple freeze cracks radiating from it the area will easily support an engine assembly if used with one of the mount designs that incorporate two pins or bolts through the pan rail, effectively moving the torque center to a phantom point.
Even if Henry's cupola gray iron is a weak 20 KSI tensile, and the area surrounding the inlet boss has rusted to only 1/10" thick, ripping it straight out of the block, with an estimated 8" circumference around the inlet port shape will take a pull of several thousand lbs. Of course, a block with freeze cracks in that area will surely have them in the valve chamber and other critical areas, rendering it junk unless you have a metal stitching compulsion. |
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