Engine stand recommendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 10-02-2007, 11:29 PM

Well the time has come to tear into that free 327 that I got more than a year ago. I cant buy any parts for it but I can at least hope to learn something by getting into it. I need to buy a engine stand. Any suggestions on a place to pick up a good one?

Thanks

**Classic Bowties** · 10-02-2007, 11:44 PM

For the money these guy's are hard to beat: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=516

ofnaman · 10-02-2007, 11:55 PM

I just picked a decent 1000 lb. stand up at Kragen for 57.00 after tax.

skokie · 10-02-2007, 11:56 PM

Like this one http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47304

sick69 · 10-03-2007, 12:01 AM

What ever one you decide on,,,,,make sure it has four wheels instead of three. The three wheeled ones seem to be prone to tipping when they are loaded and moved around.

Frank

skokie · 10-03-2007, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sick69

What ever one you decide on,,,,,make sure it has four wheels instead of three. The three wheeled ones seem to be prone to tipping when they are loaded and moved around.

Frank

I have heard that about the 3 wheels. Im thinking about going for the folding one so that when I am done I can fold it up and put it in a corner.

RACINJASON22 · 10-03-2007, 12:12 AM

I will second the point sick69 stated about the three and four wheeled models.

EDIT: The folding models are fine as long as they are built sturdy I have one folding stand that I use over all four of my fixed models.

RJ22...

skokie · 10-03-2007, 12:19 AM

For that price it had better be sturdy

Thanks RJ22. So all of those 327 threads over in engines I started may see some light of day. Believe me when I start tearing into this thing there maybe more threads

RACINJASON22 · 10-03-2007, 12:22 AM

You mean to say the help has not been plentifull over there lately. I have not been around to much lately.

RJ22...

skokie · 10-03-2007, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

You mean to say the help has not been plentifull over there lately. I have not been around to much lately.

RJ22...

No the help has been great over there. Just saying that as I tear down the 327 I may go posting crazy with questions.

RACINJASON22 · 10-03-2007, 12:27 AM

Post away , lol. If I catch the post I will be sure to help if I can.

RJ22...

cdowns · 10-03-2007, 01:23 AM

we;; before tearing the engine down it would be real nice if you marked stuff like rod and main caps so you can put them back together properly i use a nice set of number and letter stamps

skokie · 10-03-2007, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

we;; before tearing the engine down it would be real nice if you marked stuff like rod and main caps so you can put them back together properly i use a nice set of number and letter stamps

100% AGREED. My brother n law taught me that when I pulled out the 350 thats in the 68 now. I had it out and did a rear main seal swap on it. DONT MIX UP THE PARTS he said

skokie · 10-03-2007, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

we;; before tearing the engine down it would be real nice if you marked stuff like rod and main caps so you can put them back together properly i use a nice set of number and letter stamps

Wait a sec. Now that I think about it the rods are being replaced will all of the bearings do i still need to remember where each went?

earl87gta · 10-03-2007, 03:32 AM

you still need to put the pistons in the same holes if your not replacing them but if the rods are new it doesnt matter witch rod goes were.

skokie · 10-03-2007, 01:11 PM

I will be replacing the pistons, rods, bearings, and what ever else is in there

71tahoe · 10-03-2007, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

you still need to put the pistons in the same holes if your not replacing them but if the rods are new it doesnt matter witch rod goes were.

It only matters which cap goes on which rod. As long as they are new and matched they should be fine as long as you keep track.

What better way to keep track than to stamp them.

streetstar · 10-03-2007, 08:29 PM

just hang it from an old child's swingset in your backyard -- thats what one of my neighbors does, and he's a rocker!

brianthelion02 · 10-03-2007, 08:49 PM

Keep an eye on craigslist too!!!!!!

earl87gta · 10-04-2007, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

I will be replacing the pistons, rods, bearings, and what ever else is in there

Then I would only mark the caps.

Truckstr · 10-04-2007, 09:38 AM

I'm with sick69 also on the 4 wheeled stand. Also, I'd consider a drip tray for one. Nothing like having a big mess of oil/coolant all over the floor to slip and slide around in. Rags only go so far.

10-02-2007, 11:29 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Engine stand recommendations Well the time has come to tear into that free 327 that I got more than a year ago. I cant buy any parts for it but I can at least hope to learn something by getting into it. I need to buy a engine stand. Any suggestions on a place to pick up a good one? Thanks __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-02-2007, 11:44 PM	#2
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,742	Re: Engine stand recommendations For the money these guy's are hard to beat: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=516

10-02-2007, 11:55 PM	#3
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	Re: Engine stand recommendations I just picked a decent 1000 lb. stand up at Kragen for 57.00 after tax. __________________ A sweet 2000 Deville.....

10-02-2007, 11:56 PM	#4
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Engine stand recommendations Like this one http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47304 __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-03-2007, 12:01 AM	#5
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Engine stand recommendations What ever one you decide on,,,,,make sure it has four wheels instead of three. The three wheeled ones seem to be prone to tipping when they are loaded and moved around. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-03-2007, 12:12 AM	#7
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Engine stand recommendations I will second the point sick69 stated about the three and four wheeled models. EDIT: The folding models are fine as long as they are built sturdy I have one folding stand that I use over all four of my fixed models. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 10-03-2007 at 12:14 AM.

10-03-2007, 12:19 AM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Engine stand recommendations For that price it had better be sturdy Thanks RJ22. So all of those 327 threads over in engines I started may see some light of day. Believe me when I start tearing into this thing there maybe more threads __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 10-03-2007 at 12:19 AM.

10-03-2007, 12:22 AM	#9
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Engine stand recommendations You mean to say the help has not been plentifull over there lately. I have not been around to much lately. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

10-03-2007, 12:27 AM	#11
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Engine stand recommendations Post away , lol. If I catch the post I will be sure to help if I can. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

10-03-2007, 01:23 AM	#12
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Engine stand recommendations we;; before tearing the engine down it would be real nice if you marked stuff like rod and main caps so you can put them back together properly i use a nice set of number and letter stamps __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-03-2007, 03:32 AM	#15
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Engine stand recommendations you still need to put the pistons in the same holes if your not replacing them but if the rods are new it doesnt matter witch rod goes were. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-03-2007, 01:11 PM	#16
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Engine stand recommendations I will be replacing the pistons, rods, bearings, and what ever else is in there __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

10-03-2007, 08:29 PM	#18
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Engine stand recommendations just hang it from an old child's swingset in your backyard -- thats what one of my neighbors does, and he's a rocker!

10-03-2007, 08:49 PM	#19
brianthelion02 Overdrive club Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: apache junction, arizona Posts: 819	Re: Engine stand recommendations Keep an eye on craigslist too!!!!!! __________________ 1971 c-10 1951 3100 chevy 1970 chevy c-30 Sold!

10-04-2007, 09:38 AM	#21
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Re: Engine stand recommendations I'm with sick69 also on the 4 wheeled stand. Also, I'd consider a drip tray for one. Nothing like having a big mess of oil/coolant all over the floor to slip and slide around in. Rags only go so far. __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.



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