[Shotimes] Engine Stand Recomendations?

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 16:29:44 GMT

I've got a cheap Harbor Freight 4 wheel one.  Works just fine.  It's done two SHO motors and an old Ford FE series big block.  The intake manifold on the FE weighs something on the order of 150lbs, so I don't even want to guess what the complete motor weighs.  No prob for the stand.

Kerby

-- Donald Mallinson <dmall@mwonline.net> wrote:
Four wheel stands are nice, but as long as you pay attention 
to how you move the stand around, there is nothing wrong 
with a three wheel stand.  I have had a spare SHO motor on a 
three wheel stand for several years, no problems.

I bought mine at a local overstock supply store, I would 
guess that Harbor Freight would have some.  IF all you need 
to do is store a motor or do light work, almost any of the 
cheap ones will work.

I overhauled a small block chevy on my cheap three wheel one 
a few years back and even using the torque wrench it was fine.

Don Mallinson

Bruce Malachuk wrote:
> I'm going to be in need of an engine stand in the very near future to put my
> 3.2 on wile I change rod bearings and modify it for a 3.2 swap into my 94
> Opal Frost. I wanted to see if there is any stands anyone really recommends,
> or ones that I should make it a point to steer clear of. I'm not really
> wanting to spend tons on a stand, but at the same time I can afford to spend
> a little on a better stand if such a thing exists.
>  
> Any recomendations?
>  
> Thanks
>  
> 
> Bruce Malachuk
> 
> 94 Opal Frost MTX
> 
> 93 Black ATX soon to be parts
> 
> 93 Green MTX - black interior...a turd with wheels right now
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