[Healeys] Engine stand

Mon Mar 30 15:06:28 MDT 2020

Put the block on a sturdy table; very easy to make.

> On Mar 30, 2020, at 4:17 PM, Michael MacLean <rrengineer.mike at att.net> wrote:
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> Not having access or ability to weld anything into an attachment maybe I'll just have to build the engine on the floor. Not exactly ideal, but unless someone knows how to attach the 4 cylinder engine to a stand without an adapter, I'll be making my back sore bending over the engine on the floor.
> Mike MacLean 
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> On Monday, March 30, 2020, 12:54:28 PM PDT, Michael Salter <michaelsalter at gmail.com> wrote:
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> I made a side attachment adaptor for 4 cylinder engines that I hang on one of the arms of my 2 post hoist. 
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> Really makes things easy as I can raise and lower and rotate the engine easily.
> Unfortunately I have not been able to feel confident that the spread of the 6 cyl engine mount bolts if adequate for this type of mount.
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> On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 3:23 PM <gradea1 at charter.net> wrote:
> I would definatly get the 200lb. stand:
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> PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE
> 2000 lbs. Capacity Foldable Engine Stand
> (322)
> $13499
> Compare to Strongway 47032 at $219.99. Save $85.00
> The head is still whimpy and I would add some additional web bracing to the back of the block and support under the front (wood block).  I don't know who rates this stuff, but its like the 2 ton floor jack that folds like a cheap suit, when used.  You get what you pay for, but in this case, safety is more important. If that block drops onto your foot when you roll it; forget your engine and your foot. Hank (healeyhelper.com)
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> From: "Michael MacLean" 
> To: "Healeys"
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> Sent: Monday March 30 2020 12:00:17PM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine stand
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> I take it back.  Harbor Freight sells a 750lb capacity stand for $50.  The $60 stand has a capacity of 1000lbs and they have one with folding legs that will hold 2000lbs for $135.  The four cylinder engine can't be over 750 pounds?
> Mike MacLean
> 56 BN2
> 60 Bugeye
> 69 MGB GT
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> On Monday, March 30, 2020, 11:49:30 AM PDT, <gradea1 at charter.net> wrote:
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> Its heavy!  I built my engine stand years ago out of 1/4" tube stock but I still put a wood brace under the engine while it was on the stand. (photo) It sat on that stand for 40+ years until I got around to finishing the car, so I know it did the job...lightweights might be questionable-work safe! Hank
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> From: "Michael MacLean" 
> To: "David P", "Healeys"
> Cc: 
> Sent: Monday March 30 2020 11:38:32AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine stand
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> What does the 4 cylinder engine weigh?  Harbor Freight has a 700 lb capacity engine stand for $60.  How do you attach the 4 cylinder engine to the stand?  I find myself having time lately to assemble the engine of my BN2.  Short block is finished.  Need to put the head and the rest before dropping it in the car.
> Mike MacLean
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> On Monday, March 30, 2020, 7:04:33 AM PDT, David P <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:
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> https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/acdelco-2734/tools---equipment-16488/shop-equipment-16634/lift-equipment-16815/engine-hoist-stand-18044/37ace89d5f92/acdelco-2000-lbs-engine-stand/34710/2494203
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> Probably not available in UK....oops
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>> On 3/30/2020 7:09 AM, David P wrote:
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> I recently bought another from O'reillys auto parts on sale for less than $200 delivered free.. it's an AC Delco pro series. 4 legs, 6 casters, 2 ton. front legs removable easily for compact storage.. I promptly hung a Jag 6 cyl on it...with grade 8 bolts... dp
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>> On 3/29/2020 3:40 PM, simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com wrote:
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> A quick one. Do you think that this stand is man enough for a 3000’s engine?
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> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluepoint-Snap-On-Engine-Stand/164136212203?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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> Got to be a decent thing and, on four wheels, presumably stable. But, but…..our engines are long and heavy.
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> What does the team think?
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> Thanks,
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> Simon
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