Engine Stand

hrafn · Post by **hrafn** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:18 pm

Any suggestions for an engine stand? I just bought a used engine that I
intend to rebuild, top to bottom. The rear housing doesn't look sturdy
enough to hang the engine, like you would, for instance, a small V-8.

Middlebury_Pinz · Post by **Middlebury_Pinz** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:26 pm

Jay,

If you have access to a parts manual or repair manual check in the back as I think one of them has a picture of the factory engine stand. It seems to me this was pretty cool as it looked like it could be used to support the drivetrain or engine for maintenance. If you don't have access to one, let me know and I will look it up and fax you the picture. It didn't look outrageous to build.

Mike

Jim LaGuardia · Post by **Jim LaGuardia** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:40 am

I have the factory stand and a home made one, I'll post a pic of the home made one, you can even test run the engine on it.

hrafn · Post by **hrafn** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 6:07 am

Thanks for the replies Mike and Jim.

I would imagine that the factory stand is pretty pricey - maybe not cost
effective unless you do a lot of engines.

Jim, I would be very interested in seeing some photos of your homebrew
stand. The photos in the link all seem to show the factory stand.

Incidentally, I started tearing down the used engine that I bought. The PO
said it was blowing a lot of smoke, so I figured new rings for sure. What I
found was that everything measured like new and rings look like new.
Lots of carbon in the heads and on top of the pistons. Everything below the
compression rings was squeaky clean. I'm guessing that all this engine
needed was a new set of intake valve seals and a carb adjustment.

Jim LaGuardia · Post by **Jim LaGuardia** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:56 pm

You can make one of these stands in no time. Best part is you can test run the engine on this stand.

hrafn · Post by **hrafn** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:46 pm

Thanks Jim !!!

That looks easy enough to build.

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 12:26 am

Just added this to my things to make list! Nice design! Good project for the welding 101 class I am taking.

Scottie

Jim LaGuardia · Post by **Jim LaGuardia** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:38 pm

Here is the dimensions and a list of materials needed to make the engine stand.
It is basically an elevated frame 22.5 inches long and 19 inches wide made from 1 inch square tube steel.
The following is all 1" tube steel unless otherwise noted.
(2) 26"(base feet), (4 ) 4" (uprights), (2) 19"(upper platform ends), (2) 20"(upper side), (1) 5"(mount spacer passenger side)
and (2) mounting plates made from 2" angle Iron 3" long drill mount hole 1" from edge in centered on mounting surface.
Look at the picture carefully before welding to position l side and rt mountings correctly.
Enjoy...........................................

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Engine Stand

Engine Stand

Added this to my things to make list!