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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 | I was given an old 3 wheel engine stand with a a front caster that sort of still works. With other bolter's pointing out that a 4 wheel stand is the way to go an me having a little extra money saved on the side and before the wife needs it I am getting close to buying one. Maybe a hoist as well. I saw this engine stand from Northern Tools: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200641860_200641860And this engine hoist that comes with the leveler: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640934_200640934Anybody own them, bought stuff form Northern Tools, opinions, ideas? Thanks. Jeffrey | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,262 | Northern Tools is a good company. I am a cheapo, so I bought similar hoists/stands/leveler from Harbor Freight. I have used all of them, many times over many years, with no problems. Including pulling a 1954 235+Hydra-Matic transmission; and, rolling a 235/261 in and out-of and around a garage. Never a problem. I gave away the 1-ton hoists that were given to me (and, warned the new owners). https://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb-capacity-foldable-engine-stand-69521.htmlI use the 2-ton leveler. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | I've bought a fair amount of stuff from Northern over the years. I have no complaints. It's not Snap-On by any means, but it's not Harbor Freight, either -- most of the stuff is decent and sufficient quality for the occasional user. For the most part, it's probably the best of the Chinese stuff.
For what it's worth, I have that exact same engine hoist and leveler -- we've used it many times and it is 1st rate.
John
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 28,675 | Those are OK quality, not professional grades by any means, but adequate for hobby use. I'd suggest extending the length of the legs on the engine stand by about 6" or so if you have access to a welder for maximum stability with a stovebolt six mounted on the stand. Just add a 6" long piece of square tubing to the end that plugs into the upright part of the stand. I've seen one incident where an engine stand tipped over forward and injured a student's foot pretty severely- - - -nearly 100 stitches to close up the cuts, plus several broken bones. The kids had removed a fully assembled engine from the stand, attached the bellhousing and flywheel, and put it back on the stand. Dumb move, but they didn't stop to think about the extra leverage.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,988 | The harbor freight one would be $108 with readily available 20% coupon. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 2,917 | Look at Tractor Supply Company. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 | I looked at the Tractor Supply. Went with Northern Tools.
I am putting them together and will be using them soon.
The engine stand looks strong, 4 wheels. Looks so much
stronger and stable then the old 3 wheel stand that I was
given. Jeffrey
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 Big Bolt Forum Moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Moderator Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 2,061 | I have an old 3-wheel engine stand. I made a "T" to plug in the end where the dingle wheel is and put another pair of casters on it so, I now have a 5 wheel stand! I can pull the "T" out to get the hoist in closer and then before I move the stand, slide the "T" back in. I made the "T" when I put my 363cid 6 cylinder Dorsett diesel on it. That was one long and heavy engine! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 910 | I have an old 3-wheel engine stand. I made a "T" to plug in the end where the dingle wheel is and put another pair of casters on it so, I now have a 5 wheel stand! I can pull the "T" out to get the hoist in closer and then before I move the stand, slide the "T" back in. I made the "T" when I put my 363cid 6 cylinder Dorsett diesel on it. That was one long and heavy engine! Smart Idea. Jeffrey | | |
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