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Author:  RyGuyTooDry [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 5:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Slant Six Engine Stand
What engine stands do you guys use? I'm looking into them, I'm just worried about it because the slant is so long.
Author:  Fopar [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:30 pm ]
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Just do not use the 3 legged ones. :shock: :shock: :shock:

Richard
Author:  RyGuyTooDry [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:40 pm ]
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Does this look ok?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4 ... ?locale=en
Author:  Fopar [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 6:48 pm ]
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That would be one of the best kinds, but for real safety you might see if you can get the "U" "C" shaped legs as the slant engine is long and with the head on are heavy towards one side.

Richard
Author:  Danarchy [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:21 pm ]
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I got one just like this off of a local thrift page for $25. It works Great!
Author:  Junior [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:56 pm ]
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i use the same thing danarchy has pictured. it works. i dont move it very much once i have the motor on there.
Author:  nuttyprof [ Sun Sep 29, 2013 8:19 pm ]
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If you wanted to you could build a wider outer set of wheels on one of those. The square tube the outer wheels are mounted just bolts on and a longer one could be substituted and the wheels mounted on that one. Thar should make it more stable.
Author:  Red [ Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:51 am ]
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I use this type...

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...WAY more stable and handles more weight more safely than the one pictured above.

Used to have one of those other ones but found it to be too tippy, especially with a slant on board. Gave it to my daughter's boyfriend who works on aluminum 4-cylinder rice motors. Works fine for those smaller, lighter motors.
Author:  wjajr [ Mon Sep 30, 2013 8:37 am ]
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^^^^^^^ This stile leg allows for easer use of drool containment vessels than the other configurations.
Author:  Danarchy [ Mon Sep 30, 2013 9:03 am ]
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:lol: I notched out a piece of 3/4" plywood to hold my oilpan and catch dirt & crap!
Author:  Louise76 [ Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:33 pm ]
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Here in the States, Harbor Freight sells a "1000 lb." stand with 4 wheels for cheap ($69.00). It says the steel wheels are for easily moving it around. When I got mine, I read the instruction sheet. (No, not before building the stand up, only after, for laughs!) The "warning" said "Do not move the stand with an engine on it"!!! Made in China. The stand is definitely stressed with a /6, but will roll on a smooth floor. Fun stuff, huh? :shock: :shock:
Author:  DusterIdiot [ Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:40 pm ]
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Here in the States, Harbor Freight sells a "1000 lb." stand with 4 wheels for cheap ($69.00)
They are making them cheaper now then back when. i have 3 of these stands I bought back in 98-99. They all started with 400 big blocks on them, and then graduated to slant sixes. Never had a problem with them holding a slant, they were on the edge with a fully loaded 400-4v from a Cordoba (635-780 lbs+). I wouldn't trust one bought today for that kind of abuse (oddly the engine crane I bought in 99 also has seen lots of 400-440 pulls and has just kicked along with full blown engine and tranny slant six swaps with no issues 14 years later...).

:lol:
Author:  zorg [ Wed Oct 02, 2013 12:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Slant Six Engine Stand
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What engine stands do you guys use?
Whatever happens to be cheap on craigslist when I need another one...
Author:  GTS225 [ Sat Oct 05, 2013 5:26 am ]
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Whatever you get, if new, check over the welds closely before you use it. I've found crappy welds on the chinese import stuff.

Roger
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