Simple stovebolt engine storage/test stand - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dennislbrooks** · 12-08-2018, 09:39 AM

Jeg's has the stands for $49 and with a 25% off a little cheaper at Harbor Freight. Allows using starter with bell housing, and flywheel. Clutch and trans can be added. Rear perches would be horizontal for earlier bell housing. I will add engine pic in a few days.

**dennislbrooks** · 12-08-2018, 05:49 PM

Completion.

**paulspickupparts** · 12-08-2018, 09:17 PM

Great idea. I tried hanging a 6 from the original version. Does not work so well. Also with a few more mods you could make a really inexpensive test stand. HMMM

**dennislbrooks** · 12-08-2018, 09:58 PM

Agree Paul, stand can easliy handle a gas can, radiator and battery with added brackets. Or just a radiator.

Centers on all engine mounting points -- front to back is 34" give or take an 1/8". Make mount holes larger for adjustment. I used 1.5 inch x 1/8 in thick angle and a piece of 2 ". Extended the bottom bar with 2" square tubing. Used bolts that came with stand. Everything yellow added.

12-08-2018, 09:39 AM	#1
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Simple stovebolt engine storage/test stand Jeg's has the stands for $49 and with a 25% off a little cheaper at Harbor Freight. Allows using starter with bell housing, and flywheel. Clutch and trans can be added. Rear perches would be horizontal for earlier bell housing. I will add engine pic in a few days. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 12-08-2018 at 09:41 AM. Reason: words

12-08-2018, 05:49 PM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Re: Simple stovebolt engine storage/test stand Completion. Attached Images __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T

12-08-2018, 09:17 PM	#3
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: Simple stovebolt engine storage/test stand Great idea. I tried hanging a 6 from the original version. Does not work so well. Also with a few more mods you could make a really inexpensive test stand. HMMM

12-08-2018, 09:58 PM	#4
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,787	Re: Simple stovebolt engine storage/test stand Agree Paul, stand can easliy handle a gas can, radiator and battery with added brackets. Or just a radiator. Centers on all engine mounting points -- front to back is 34" give or take an 1/8". Make mount holes larger for adjustment. I used 1.5 inch x 1/8 in thick angle and a piece of 2 ". Extended the bottom bar with 2" square tubing. Used bolts that came with stand. Everything yellow added. __________________ 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Rod, 1959 GMC 1/2 ton Fleet Stepside, 1967 Chevy SWB K10, 1985 Corvette Coupe 4+3, 2015 Chevy Duramax reg cab 4WD W/T Last edited by dennislbrooks; 12-08-2018 at 10:12 PM. Reason: words



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