Engine stand question

[HotRodPC]

I think he should have went with the other two holes higher on the bellhousing. Once he gets the heads on the center of gravity is going to be high, and the first time he rolls it over if he aint careful that thing is gonna flop to the floor, and crush whatever is under it.

That's what I said. If it can't reach, then I'd use the top and center set of holes. Gonna have more holding power that way. Thinking of leverage, not going to be good at all the way he has it pictured.

 

[davbell22602]

So flip it around then remount it using the top two bolt holes.

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[HotRodPC]

So flip it around then remount it using the top two bolt holes.

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NO, don't flip it around. You can't bolt to the timing cover. You have to bolt to the bell housing bolt bosses. Turn it over and use the top holes in the bell housing and the middle holes.

But then come to think of it, no matter how you do it, you're not getting all the strength. When you roll the motor over crank side up, then you're in the weaker position again. You're sure you can't get that head in the center of the block??? Where did you get this engine stand? What brand is it? I'll be sure not to buy one. Of course I have 2 stands, so I won't be anyway, but that sux.

 

[crazy4offroad]

LOL I dont think he meant flip the motor, just the stand head. I still think he will be better off with it high of center. And keep in mind it is probably not the engine stand's fault, it is afterall an odd duck engine.

 

[HotRodPC]

Never know with our buddy Dave. But yes, still better of the worse to bolt to the top holes of the block rather than the bottom without a doubt. Hopefully he gets it.

 

[HotRodPC]

OH, and as I suggested earlier, I don't thnk I'd go past building the short block with it bolted that way. I'd be afraid with the weight of the heads, intake etc, what might happen.

 

[HotRodPC]

And that is flip it over, not around.

 

[davbell22602]

NO, don't flip it around. You can't bolt to the timing cover. You have to bolt to the bell housing bolt bosses. Turn it over and use the top holes in the bell housing and the middle holes.

But then come to think of it, no matter how you do it, you're not getting all the strength. When you roll the motor over crank side up, then you're in the weaker position again. You're sure you can't get that head in the center of the block??? Where did you get this engine stand? What brand is it? I'll be sure not to buy one. Of course I have 2 stands, so I won't be anyway, but that sux.

The brand name is MVP Pro Lift deluxe engine stand @750lb.

 

[HotRodPC]

The brand name is MVP Pro Lift deluxe engine stand @750lb.

Sounds more like a NVP Begginer Life Deluxe Piece of **** @ 100lb if you can't get the arms to reach. Don't trash it though. Still might be good to build your 3.5 horsepower Briggs and Stratons.

 

[davbell22602]

Sounds more like a NVP Begginer Life Deluxe Piece of **** @ 100lb if you can't get the arms to reach. Don't trash it though. Still might be good to build your 3.5 horsepower Briggs and Stratons.

I think I need to buy 1ton for big blocks and keep this one for small blocks. Have to see what harbor freight has in 1 ton.

 

[HotRodPC]

I think I need to buy 1ton for big blocks and keep this one for small blocks. Have to see what harbor freight has in 1 ton.

Not a bad idea. My daughter bought my sil the 1 ton for Christmas 2 years ago. It seems to be fairly sturdy. I'd use it. She got it on sale, and used one of my 20% coupons so it was farily cheap.

 

[smurph20]

Ive got one of the 1250 pound stands. Ive only used it to hold a couple of boat motors but it has never even sagged even a lil with them and they were 150 size outboards. i used it a while back to help a buddy get his jeep off a trailer by bolting it to the front end and dragging the jeep ff the trailer with that being the only support up front lol

 

[bucket]

The brand name is MVP Pro Lift deluxe engine stand @750lb.

I have 3 of those and they work on the Chevy motors. They do sag a bit with a SBC though. I bought a stronger stand from Jegs to use on the heavier big blocks.

 

[HotRodPC]

I have 3 of those and they work on the Chevy motors. They do sag a bit with a SBC though. I bought a stronger stand from Jegs to use on the heavier big blocks.

ewwww, so they really are pretty much junk??? Sags with a SBC?? Now that is sad. As I said, Dave, just use it for your Briggs and Stratton Motors, your Wisonsins, Tecumsehs etc.

 

[HotRodPC]

Ive got one of the 1250 pound stands. Ive only used it to hold a couple of boat motors but it has never even sagged even a lil with them and they were 150 size outboards. i used it a while back to help a buddy get his jeep off a trailer by bolting it to the front end and dragging the jeep ff the trailer with that being the only support up front lol

Get 2 of them and use them for body off restoration rotiserries.