I've been doing some searching in the forums, but not come across any plans for an engine run stand that could be used for both 216 engines that mount in the front and bellhousing sides and later 235s that have mounts on both sides of the block and in the rear. Anyone built something like this and could share plans or photos?
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My best friend and I have recently discussed building a run stand, and have talked about accommodating side mount and front mount Chevy sixes, as well as a front mount GMC six. I sketched out my ideas to show him, but we have nothing in the way of actual plans or measurements. He's got some engines in storage, and I think one day we'll get a couple of them out and put a tape measure to them and start making plans, unless some show up in this thread. My thoughts were to make side mounts that bolt onto the stand frame, and possibly make a front crossmember in such a way that you could unbolt it and flip it around between Chevy and GMC front mount positions, with the bell housing mounts being stationary at the back. It would be on casters, and the thought crossed my mind recently that the casters should be tall enough for the engine hoist to roll under it.
HERE IS an engine dolly from the Tech Tips room. Not sure that helps. I think some in here may at least have dimensions to share.
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The weight of the engine will hold it down, so the dolly shown above would work. Resting on the oil pan rail is a good way to hold several different types of engines, wrap a strap around the whole thing if it makes you feel better. For cooling, make an adaptor that goes from radiator hose to garden hose, meter the water into the engine with a ball valve, and adjust the flow to keep the engine warm but not hot. Use second hose adaptor to run the warm water out away from the work area. Use the biggest and heaviest wheels you can find, it makes rolling them around much easier.
I rebuilt my V8 run stand this summer, I watched Facebook and ebay for cheap priced gauges, and scrounged all the metal from scrap piles. Fans are used A/C condenser fans off school bus we were getting rid of at work.
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