Hi folks,
I'd like to build an engine stand so I can roll an engine around the shop.
It's mainly for storage, no to work on.
Question: Is there a diagram or plans somewhere that can be found?
Maybe an old post

Thanks, Barry

Barry,

Go to PM's and email me your email address. I will then email you some pics of mine, that cost me less than 30 bucks, mostly that was for tires.

rock
'64d100

I was thinking about building one, so I went to Harbor freight to look at one of theirs for a model. I thought I could measure one up, and get the stuff to build it at the recycle yard. But it was on sale for half price (about $50!) So I bought it instead.

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I'm sure I can do this without disconnecting the battery. What could possibly go wrong?

I bought mine (about $35) at a local place called abc dist. Yep chinese import stuff. I then found some scrap steel and made a few gussets to reinforce. A buddy mig-ed it for me. Easy peasy lemon squeezey! It is not beautiful but does the job!

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66 Lil' Red Piggie Valiant (Mater Crusher) - Thanks Zilla!!!!! 72 Demon (Number 1 Son's)

I've had a couple from from Harbor. I gave the smaller one to my daughter's friend who works on little ricer motors.

For a slant, you're better off coughing up the extra cash and getting:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... umber=4420

It's sturdier and far more stable with a slant bolted to it. The small one is too "tippy".

Think I got mine on sale for about $70.

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obliquely-inclined state of mind

I have two engine stands I bought from Napa years ago. one is a four wheel and the other is a three wheel. DO NOY BUY A THREE WHEEL STAND. It WILL tip over on you.

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Casually looking for a Clifford hyperpak intake for cheap.

I second REED on the 3 wheel stand.... The 318 really really hurt when it tipped over on my leg 2 yrs ago!

Thanks for the replies.
I have that type of stand,I'm thinking about one that you can put an engine on for storage or one like that is on the cover of the Mopar performance engine book that has the slant and the v8 on the cover.

Barry

It sounds like what you actually want is a dolly, rather than a stand. Something lower, that you might be able to tuck in under a workbench or into a corner.
As far as I know, nobody makes one for the slant, so you're on your own. I've made one four-wheel dolly for just a long block, and also whipped up a three-wheel rig for an engine/trans assembly. Bad part is that right now, I can't get any pics to post, as things are crammed to close together out in the shop................Sorry

Roger

contact a volume engine rebuilder, they have what is called "reusable packaging" basically a blowmolded pallet that has depressions to cradle various types of engines and nest together with seatbelts. if you get your hands on a generic one for six cylinder engines you can fabricate a wooden frame with casters or even bolt the casters directly to the pallet. the pallet is designed to be moved with a forklift.



paste whatever stickers or foolishness you want onto it.

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I've been calling it as i see it for my entire life and that's not about to change. Take it or leave it.

I have heard that a shopping cart with the basket cut off will work very well for a Slant motor.

I also have a little cart that was built especially for a Slant.

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Official Cookie and Mater Tormentor.

This is from a canadian catalog: Princess Auto...

1,000 LB ENGINE DOLLY

For storing, transporting and engine
maintenance
• Universal design works with most automotive
engines
• O’all dim. 39" x 4.7" x 4.7"
• 4 tie down points
8127821 – Wt. 26.5 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99

This seems to be what you're describing... looks ideal for V engines, but I have no idea how it would handle a slant.

Good luck.

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sasktrini, Saskatoon, SK, Canada

'68 Fargo A-100 Van, 225, A727, 8 3/4" rear axle

Hey, Hi Sask! Haven't seen you over here before.

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Casually looking for a Clifford hyperpak intake for cheap.

First of all I agree with the other posters. NEVER get a 3-wheel stand. Mine tipped over and dented the car it was next to. If it hand landed on a (human) body part it would have been bad.

I made my own storage dolly. I used 2x4 lumber to make a simple frame and added some casters from the home center. I had the engine on the cherry picker so I kept lowering and raising the engine until I found a position that was comfortable for the engine. Once I had the comfortable position I screwed down more 2x4s so the engine would be secure. A picture would explain a lot but the engine is buried in the garage under too much junk. The one thing I remember is I needed bigger casters than I thought I would. I started with 3 or 4 inch diameter casters but it was too hard to roll (and my garage floor is relatively smooth).

Yup; been there before.