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| | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | I've having trouble locating an engine stand or cradle designed for a 348 Chevy engine. Does anyone know if there is such a thing? I would prefer a cradle since I expect to be working off-and-on the engine over an extended period of time. I do have a regular rotating engine stand that worked fine for my 283, but I'm afraid the 348 may be a little heavy for that stand. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 128 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 128 | If it will fit/hold a big block chevy it will work fine for a 348. The 348/409 (W motor) were the precursors to the big block and the dimensions and weights are very close to the same. The motor mount and bellhousing patterns are identical. A complete W motor will weigh in the neighborhood of 650#'s so make sure your engine stand is up to it. I've got a 348 currently bolted to a universal chevy V8 engine dolly I bought from Summit on sale for about $35.00. Other than the poor import quality, and lousy casters which collasped, it does a good job of keeping it off the floor and upright, just not mobile. If you need any 348/409 info go to www.348-409.com John | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | Thanks John, that's exactly what I needed to know. Great website too.
Don
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 591 | John:
I just purchased one from Summit, but with what appears to be more substantial wheels, thanks again.
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