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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
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
For the money these guy's are hard to beat: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...CategoryID=516
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
I just picked a decent 1000 lb. stand up at Kragen for 57.00 after tax.
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
Like this one http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47304
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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
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
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.
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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... ![]()
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
For that price it had better be sturdy
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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.
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
Post away , lol. If I catch the post I will be sure to help if I can.
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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
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
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?
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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.
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
I will be replacing the pistons, rods, bearings, and what ever else is in there
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
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What better way to keep track than to stamp them. |
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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!
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
Keep an eye on craigslist too!!!!!!
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Re: Engine stand recommendations
Then I would only mark the caps.
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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.
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