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mr48chev · 05-26-2020, 10:56 PM

4 wheel stand is a must with any engine no matter how small it is.

The Sunex 8400 is a beast https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-8400-1-.../dp/B014US9NNW
Not cheap but I'd do some searching as Amazon prime isn't always the best deal $$ wise.

If I won the Lotto I'd order a couple of the gear cranked units and give the ones I have away https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sxt-8300gb 25 years ago when I was three times stronger than I am now I didn't mind turning the engine over in a stand by hand but now, that extra 200 might be well spent. Again search the part number for the deal including shipping.

Years ago I welded a cross bar on a 3 wheel stand to make it a 4 wheel and then welded on an angle brace to strengthen the upright. My 292 has hung off it for a long time, way too long but that stand is stout.

05-26-2020, 10:56 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,343	Re: Engine stands 4 wheel stand is a must with any engine no matter how small it is. The Sunex 8400 is a beast https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-8400-1-.../dp/B014US9NNW Not cheap but I'd do some searching as Amazon prime isn't always the best deal $$ wise. If I won the Lotto I'd order a couple of the gear cranked units and give the ones I have away https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sxt-8300gb 25 years ago when I was three times stronger than I am now I didn't mind turning the engine over in a stand by hand but now, that extra 200 might be well spent. Again search the part number for the deal including shipping. Years ago I welded a cross bar on a 3 wheel stand to make it a 4 wheel and then welded on an angle brace to strengthen the upright. My 292 has hung off it for a long time, way too long but that stand is stout. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.