Engine Stands

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 03, 05 2:19 am

Anyone had any experience of either of these 2?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=020110465 &
http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/s.nl/sc.9/ ... id.6065/.f

Will be for an all iron big block - to give an idea of the weight
Cheers
Iain

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Jan 03, 05 8:31 am

I have used a Sealey type on several occasions and they are OK fora BB

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jan 03, 05 9:18 am

I have the clarke one from machine mart. I found that the adjustable arms were a tad short for my 383BB but they did fit, I just had to bolt them into a closer hole which made the engine tilt to one side. Maybe its just me not doing it right. I can take a pic and measure the arms if thats any help. It was very stable with the four castors though.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon Jan 03, 05 10:29 am

I've got that Machine Mart four castor one and it was great for a 318, only problem was geting the engine onto the stand as my crane (also Machine Mart) wouldn't let me get in there. I ended up having to bolt the arms and plate to the engine then lift the rest of the stand up and onto the ratating bit then drop the engine and stand on the floor as one bit. I am planning to use the same stand for a 440.

Minty · Post by **Minty** » Mon Jan 03, 05 11:08 am

Got the same stand has Kev with 440 attached,had the same problem as well,had to bolt the arms on first then had to lift the stand onto the arms,tricky on your own,has,nt fallen off yet

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 03, 05 11:32 am

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jan 03, 05 12:38 pm

Yup. Same stand as Kev. It took my 440 fully assembled (but dry) no problem. About a year after I bought it I sold it at the Nats for ?5 less than what I paid for it. I think ?5 is good for a years rent?

I seem to remember taking a file to the slots or something to get the mounts to spread enough to fit the trans bolt pattern?? I don't think it took much work though?

I did borrow a lighter 'three leg' version before that but it was sagging reall bad and scared the hell out of me just looking at it. I stripped as much off the engine as fast as possible to get the weight down before something cracked!

db · Post by db » Tue Jan 04, 05 10:12 am

I have the 3-leg version, used it a few years ago for a Chev BB. Id did kinda look strained but worked good.
I got a plate made cos i didnt trust the slidey adaptor things- made a pattern in plywood to reach all bolt holes and you can put the tube wherevers best for C of G.
Cost ?20 to have it cut out & welded in 1/4" plate- well worth it.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 10:17 am

There is a bigger Sealey one with extra cross support for the leg, we use that for the Keith Black... even though it's lighter than a stock iron big block

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 10:22 am

Mine.

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Tue Jan 04, 05 1:23 pm

where has all you hair gone James or is that just a very old picture

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 1:56 pm

maybe its tied in a ponytail?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 3:20 pm

Old pic.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 04, 05 6:12 pm

Could we not start a members and the engines they have known and loved section?!