Advice on Engine Stand Purchase - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Primered_69 · 11-07-2005, 09:30 PM

What do I need to look for when I purchase an engine stand?

PanelDeland · 11-07-2005, 10:03 PM

If you can carry it it ain't worth having. What I mean by that is buy one built with heavy wall tubing,get 4 wheels and a pin type lock instead of the bolt that cinches the tube.
Those are the main things I can think of .Also get a drip pan so it;s easier to clean up after tearing an engine down.

phantom dually · 11-07-2005, 10:32 PM

Ive had both type and honestly havent had problem with any at all. The ones with 4 wheels are easier to roll around though.

shifty · 11-07-2005, 11:14 PM

Honestly, best bang for buck - Go to your local Sams or Costco. Get one of their Goodyear Racing blue and yellow engine stands. They're like $70 and I've loaned mine out for tearing down two L6's, an LT1 and an LS1 and rebuilding. It folds up neat for storage, great construction, thick steel, It gives good adjustable mounting points, sturdy and it's easy to grip and spin the engine block for access all around.

One word of advice: Before you mount anything to it, take some white lithium grease or something and really lube up the tube that lets you spin the block. I don't think it said to do this in the instructions, but it makes a world of difference when you got a big ass engine on there.

rollinlow · 11-07-2005, 11:26 PM

the heavier the better

cableguy0 · 11-08-2005, 12:08 AM

even though a sbc only weighs about 550 lbs fully dressed and thats likely to be the heaviest thing you will have on there get a 1000lb engine stand. they are a lot sturdier in general.buy the highest rated stand you can afford

shifty · 11-08-2005, 12:14 AM

Last thing before I shutup:

The Goodyear Racing stand is a 1500lb stand.

Here is a picture of it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4561888183

Don't buy it on eBay, it's cheaper at Sams/Costco.

Brainchild · 11-08-2005, 12:52 AM

I have an ac delco I bought at oriellys,haven't had any problems with it,dores what I need it to.Looks like this one.The one with four wheels is better than three

http://www.carsstuff.info/B000A1E6EK...ine-Stand.html

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-08-2005, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

get 4 wheels and a pin type lock instead of the bolt that cinches the tube.

Mine is exactly like this one

Tx Firefighter · 11-08-2005, 07:48 AM

Definitely 4 wheels. The 3 wheelers will try to turn over too easy as you're pushing the engine around.

fastwillie 696969 · 11-08-2005, 12:34 PM

heres mine no problems got it f.h for 40 bucks 1000lb

CHEVYE · 11-08-2005, 06:29 PM

Get the 4 wheel model with 2 folding legs and support braces from the back bone to the legs. It will do all you ever need it to do.
I have 3 engine stands in my garage. The other 2 I have besides the one described above are like blown70gmc's and a Delco one just like Brainchilds. BELIEVE ME, you don't want to have a steel headed big block on one of these. If you want a pic of the sturdiest one, I'll put one up here when I get home.

**68 Stepside** · 11-08-2005, 09:13 PM

If you don't do anything else, be sure to get a 4 wheeled stand. My buddy has a 67-ish vintage 426 hemi valve cover that's smashed thanks to a 3-legged stand.

CHEVYE · 11-08-2005, 10:05 PM

here's the one you want. it's never strained with anything i've put on it. sorry for the ghetto paint but i circled the bracing and fold up options fo you.

rollinlow · 11-08-2005, 11:22 PM

my dad bought ours nearly 30yrs ago and iv never had any trouble out of except for losing a wheel about 5 yrs ago although if it was me buying one id get the biggest and heaviest iv seen them strain with big blocks

71SWBChevy · 11-09-2005, 12:58 AM

We have one my dad bought years ago it was made with round tubing instead of the square and seems to be stouter than the square tubing ones we've had. The biggest engine we've put on it was a LARGE 6 cyl. Diesel out of a big tractor and it held it fine no problem spinning it and all. The only problem with it is it is one of the three wheels but we don't push the engine around much and you do hook it up to a hoist so if the stand goes over the engine won't hit the ground.

Jakes-66-K10 · 11-09-2005, 02:06 PM

Use this coupon:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...harbor+freight

And get one from Harbor Freight. I love mine, also have their engine hoist. Some of the harbor freight brand tools are crap, but not their heavy equipment. These are well built and very cheap. I'd rather spend my money on the truck itself.

jimfulco · 11-10-2005, 02:45 AM

I got a HF flyer in the mail yesterday & I think this one was on sale:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=4420

lyrikz · 03-28-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimfulco

I got a HF flyer in the mail yesterday & I think this one was on sale:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=4420

I just purchased a 1000lb engine stand from Schucks. I just put my 454 on there.. It holds it fine and doesnt bend or move or anything, but can you work on the motor while its on the stand??? Just seems a bit scary to me....

If you push on the motor it moves up and down a bit. ahahah... I used grade 5 bolts which i know are plenty. Nervous workin on my baby on that thing.

shifty · 03-28-2008, 08:08 PM

A close friend of mine rebuilt his LT1 and then rebuilt his roommate's LS1 on that same stand without any problems.

Be sure you lube the shaft that the engine is bolted to with white lithium grease to make it really easy to spin in place.

Sillyoldman · 03-29-2008, 03:14 AM

I bought a schmucks one. I was doing it on the cheap. I put my 455 on it. It is not even close to level. That piece of crap leans forward so much its scary. I keep the hoist attatched to it because I dont trust the stand.

lyrikz · 03-29-2008, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

I bought a schmucks one. I was doing it on the cheap. I put my 455 on it. It is not even close to level. That piece of crap leans forward so much its scary. I keed the hoist attatched to it because I dont trust the stand.

Ya, mines a bit wobbly, but its s upposed to hold 1000 lbs ya know.. Should be fine. ahaha.. We will see...

Sillyoldman · 03-29-2008, 08:31 PM

This should give anyone an idea of what to expect out of a cheap stand.

lyrikz · 03-29-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

This should give anyone an idea of what to expect out of a cheap stand.

Me and you are twins.. I have the same setup.. Lift and stand...

You have the manifolds, waterpump, and alternator on there still. You should be fine, that stuff kinda goes on last, then pic it up and put it in the vehicle....

11-07-2005, 09:30 PM	#1
Primered_69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,409	Advice on Engine Stand Purchase What do I need to look for when I purchase an engine stand? __________________ 1969 Chevy LWB - with shaved handles; 3 1/2 front/ 5 1/2 rear drop; (waiting to be put back together)

11-07-2005, 10:03 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase If you can carry it it ain't worth having. What I mean by that is buy one built with heavy wall tubing,get 4 wheels and a pin type lock instead of the bolt that cinches the tube. Those are the main things I can think of .Also get a drip pan so it;s easier to clean up after tearing an engine down. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-07-2005, 10:32 PM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase Ive had both type and honestly havent had problem with any at all. The ones with 4 wheels are easier to roll around though. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-07-2005, 11:14 PM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase Honestly, best bang for buck - Go to your local Sams or Costco. Get one of their Goodyear Racing blue and yellow engine stands. They're like $70 and I've loaned mine out for tearing down two L6's, an LT1 and an LS1 and rebuilding. It folds up neat for storage, great construction, thick steel, It gives good adjustable mounting points, sturdy and it's easy to grip and spin the engine block for access all around. One word of advice: Before you mount anything to it, take some white lithium grease or something and really lube up the tube that lets you spin the block. I don't think it said to do this in the instructions, but it makes a world of difference when you got a big ass engine on there. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-07-2005, 11:26 PM	#5
rollinlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tn Posts: 206	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase the heavier the better

11-08-2005, 12:08 AM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase even though a sbc only weighs about 550 lbs fully dressed and thats likely to be the heaviest thing you will have on there get a 1000lb engine stand. they are a lot sturdier in general.buy the highest rated stand you can afford __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

11-08-2005, 12:14 AM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase Last thing before I shutup: The Goodyear Racing stand is a 1500lb stand. Here is a picture of it: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4561888183 Don't buy it on eBay, it's cheaper at Sams/Costco. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

11-08-2005, 12:52 AM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase I have an ac delco I bought at oriellys,haven't had any problems with it,dores what I need it to.Looks like this one.The one with four wheels is better than three http://www.carsstuff.info/B000A1E6EK...ine-Stand.html __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

11-08-2005, 07:48 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase Definitely 4 wheels. The 3 wheelers will try to turn over too easy as you're pushing the engine around. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-08-2005, 12:34 PM	#11
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase heres mine no problems got it f.h for 40 bucks 1000lb __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex Last edited by fastwillie 696969; 02-23-2008 at 08:32 AM.

11-08-2005, 06:29 PM	#12
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase Get the 4 wheel model with 2 folding legs and support braces from the back bone to the legs. It will do all you ever need it to do. I have 3 engine stands in my garage. The other 2 I have besides the one described above are like blown70gmc's and a Delco one just like Brainchilds. BELIEVE ME, you don't want to have a steel headed big block on one of these. If you want a pic of the sturdiest one, I'll put one up here when I get home. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

11-08-2005, 09:13 PM	#13
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase If you don't do anything else, be sure to get a 4 wheeled stand. My buddy has a 67-ish vintage 426 hemi valve cover that's smashed thanks to a 3-legged stand. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

11-08-2005, 10:05 PM	#14
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase here's the one you want. it's never strained with anything i've put on it. sorry for the ghetto paint but i circled the bracing and fold up options fo you. Attached Images __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

11-08-2005, 11:22 PM	#15
rollinlow Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: tn Posts: 206	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase my dad bought ours nearly 30yrs ago and iv never had any trouble out of except for losing a wheel about 5 yrs ago although if it was me buying one id get the biggest and heaviest iv seen them strain with big blocks Attached Images

11-09-2005, 12:58 AM	#16
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase We have one my dad bought years ago it was made with round tubing instead of the square and seems to be stouter than the square tubing ones we've had. The biggest engine we've put on it was a LARGE 6 cyl. Diesel out of a big tractor and it held it fine no problem spinning it and all. The only problem with it is it is one of the three wheels but we don't push the engine around much and you do hook it up to a hoist so if the stand goes over the engine won't hit the ground. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons



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11-09-2005, 02:06 PM	#17
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase Use this coupon: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...harbor+freight And get one from Harbor Freight. I love mine, also have their engine hoist. Some of the harbor freight brand tools are crap, but not their heavy equipment. These are well built and very cheap. I'd rather spend my money on the truck itself.

11-10-2005, 02:45 AM	#18
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase I got a HF flyer in the mail yesterday & I think this one was on sale: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=4420

03-28-2008, 08:08 PM	#20
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase A close friend of mine rebuilt his LT1 and then rebuilt his roommate's LS1 on that same stand without any problems. Be sure you lube the shaft that the engine is bolted to with white lithium grease to make it really easy to spin in place. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-29-2008, 03:14 AM	#21
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase I bought a schmucks one. I was doing it on the cheap. I put my 455 on it. It is not even close to level. That piece of crap leans forward so much its scary. I keep the hoist attatched to it because I dont trust the stand. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 03-29-2008 at 08:30 PM.

03-29-2008, 08:31 PM	#23
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Advice on Engine Stand Purchase This should give anyone an idea of what to expect out of a cheap stand. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.* Last edited by Sillyoldman; 03-29-2008 at 08:34 PM.

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