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04-30-2008, 03:58 AM
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engine stand
Didn't get much response over on the engine forum, so here goes. looking to build an engine stand. need it to be able to hold a big block or a heavy diesel motor. anyon got any plans or advise?? thanks
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04-30-2008, 04:52 AM
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Re: engine stand
unless you can get the materials for free,or you really want the challenge of building it yourself....they are pretty reasonable to buy.
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04-30-2008, 04:53 AM
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Re: engine stand
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yeah.... autozone, pepboys, etc. all have them for little $ |
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04-30-2008, 05:18 AM
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Re: engine stand
i paid 50 bucks at HF for the 1000 lb stand. the 2000lb folding cost about $110. i can understand if you want to build it yourself, but personallly I would rather put that tiime into my build.
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04-30-2008, 05:19 AM
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Re: engine stand
Or are you talking about an engine Testing Stand?
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04-30-2008, 03:28 PM
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Re: engine stand
not a test stand, just an ole engine stand to build motors on
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04-30-2008, 04:41 PM
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Re: engine stand
I buy this one from harbor freight. They are the best stand for the money I have found. Have 2 right now.
 I started building my engine test stand last night.
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04-30-2008, 11:55 PM
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Re: engine stand
Unless you have the heavy wall square tubing and casters already you can probably buy it cheaper than you can build it.I priced steel for a 4X8 workbench a few weeks ago and for 6 legs 30 in.2x2 angle for a frame and 1/8 sheet 4X8 was about $1000.00 and that's no typo.
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05-01-2008, 12:03 AM
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Re: engine stand
I've seen them at Costco too.
But, beings that they "turn the store over" ever 30 days, they may not always be available. I built mine from scrap. But at that time I worked in a refinery and was able to scrounge free steel from the "boneyard." And, I was taking a welding/metal shop class at night at the local H.S., so I had a complete metal shop with all the fancy equipment at my disposal. I learned how to run a vertical mill on that particular project.
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05-01-2008, 02:20 AM
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Re: engine stand
I agree.... buy the HF one, while your there buy some better casters so it will roll around easier.
My buddy says mine looks like a monster truck.... I went a little overboard but it rolls super easy, I even rolled it through the grass in the front yard (with the motor on it).......because I could.. 
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