> Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 16:07:10 -0700
> From: Roland Dudley <cobra(at)cdc.hp.com>
> To: tigers(at)alpine.b17a.ingr.com
> Subject: Cheap Engine Stands
> Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
> Since my looong time friend Gary Windblad had the gall to let someone
> else borrow his engine stand after I offer to provide him FREE LONG TIME
> STORAGE for it, it looks like I'm in the market for one.
>
> Kragens (the el cheapo auto parts chain) sells them for under 35 bucks
> so I'm kinda tempted. This is the Tee platform 3-wheel type, but the
> one I looked at seemed sturdy enough. In fact, Kragens usually has a
> small block V8 mounted on one in their stores as a display to promote
> their rebuilt engine sales. I've been told this type can be unstable,
> but I was thinking I might be able to make a simple mod or two to
> alleviate this problem. Has anyone on this list bought one of these
> cheapie stands and used it? I so, how did it work out?
>
> I'm not inclined to spend big bucks on a stand since I don't plan to
> make engine rebuilding my career. I'd prefer not having much tied up in
> something I'll no doubt want to get rid of once the job is done.
>
> Roland
>
Haven't bought mine at Kragens, but I've had the same type of stand
for the last 15 years and have rebuilt over 10 engines on it. It
works great - the heaviest motor that I have had was a complete 390
Ford (really heavy). They are somewhat unstable when you move them.
across the floor - be careful ! A volkswagon motor is the worst. I
reccomend buying it since it is not something that you are likely to
wear out since you are not doing it professionally.
Jim Cantrell
JIM.CANTRELL(at)SDL.USU.EDU
66 Series V 2.8L
76 Jag XJ12C
Too many others to mention
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