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Well I decided to pull the engine and work on it this winter in the garage. So now I'm interested in a rolling engine stand, one that you can rotate the motor 360.
I've seen them on ebay, new 1500 lb for less than $50. I expected them to be more expensive. Are these just what I need or junk?
What do you think?
Bill

For that kind of money, I'd be leary. With all the weight it is going to support, I would rather see what I am getting. Besides, what you save in cost will most likely be spent on shipping.
Also, if you are going to support a straight 6, you might want to make sure that it is long enough to remain stable. What works fine for a small block V8, might not be ideal for a longer, maybe even heavier straight 6.

Just my opinion.

John

you can find a stand at most parts stores that will hold 1000 lbs for about 60 bucks. If you want a wider "stance" consider buying one with square tubing and then add a bigger, or smaller, tubing to the existing tubing on the inside or the outside. Heck, you could even drill hoses in and make it adjustable. This is also how a lot of guys make a rotisserie for holding the bodies for blasting etc. This is just to get your gears turning!!!

4 wheels is better than three. Can't tell you how many times I almost dumped an engine on my old 3 wheel stand. I think Blackhawk make a nice, heavy-duty wide-stance stand.

Looks like Northern Tools has some neat stuff.

I bought one from harbor frieght that had fold up legs. Delivered for around $110. Very sturdy and can hold the weight. I have a fully dressed Olds 350 Rocket on it now.

http://da.harborfreight.com/cpisearch/web/search.do?keyword=engine+stand

I've used a couple of three wheelers for engines and currently have my 4t6 frame mounted on them. It works fine as long as you have a couple people flipping frame. Four wheels and a wider stance would help in either situation. Pics below

Dan
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2951450480071274430qeOjmO

Thanks guys, I guess you get what you pay for is the truth. I'm looking at a 1500lb folding stand at Northern Equip for around $90 + shpg. It is 4 legged and looks pretty sturdy and I've had good luck dealing with them in the past. I like the folding design as there's not much room in my shop as it is.
Thanks again!
Bill

I bought a enigne hoist that came with an engine stand as a kit for just under $200.00 at Kragens. It worked great and the stand had four wheels. Im satisfied.

I bought mine from O'Reilly for about $50. It has 4 wheels and works great.

I tried to find one that would let me cradle and run a 235 engine. Wound up buying some 2" square tubing, steel casters and fabricating my own. Have about $75. bucks in materials in it. Have a pic in my "Tips and Tricks Webshot album.

I just retrieved my rebuilt 235 yesterday and although I had to make a couple "adjustments" it provides me with a sturdy platform with great access. If anyone is interested, I can provide the dimensions.

Dave