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Hello, I have a 292 and 250. I am looking for some engine cradles/stands. Not the type that bolts to one end of the block and rotates.

I have some metal ones for my V-8's that have small caster wheels and sit at about ground level. That is the type I need but for the inline 6.

I just cut a rectangular piece of 3/4" plywood 16" x 30" and put four 2.5" swivel casters on it. Don't use soft rubber wheels or you will end up with flat tires and never be able to push it, been there.
For the back I made an adaptor from some 5/8" Tri-Ply that I had laying around. I cut a circle to clear the main bearings boss and bolted it where the bell housing normaly would with the six 7/16" bolts, this then extends down to the base to give the pan about three inches of clearance.
For the front I bolted a piece of 1.5" x 3" angle to the front motor mount with its two bolts and then bolted an extension made of 5/8" Tri-Ply to the angle that extends down to the base so that the engine is level. These two adaptors are then screwed to the base using a couple of lengths of 1"x 1" angle.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

Do you have a photo. I think I understand how you built it, but seein it makes it easy. thanx,joe

I bought a universal roll around stand that worked great. The vertical pieces sat under the flange on the oil pan and it worked great. It even held up while I mounted the tranny. I'll look for a picture. They sell them at all of the swapmeets.

Found it:

http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Engine-Cradle-p/iit37000.htm

Those engine dollies should bolt right up to the more modern sixes, they have the same mounting configuration as the small block. You will need the motor mount extensions and a plate for the 292, one mount in offset some,
Scott

Sorry Joe, no Kodachrome at this end.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

Hey Denny...Is it possible to get a photo of your engine stand? I'd really like to see it. I'm not planning on working on my engine in my shop, just like to store it. With the extra wood I have layin around, what you suggested sounds interesting.