Thanks Steve,
I will check out Harbor Freight and see how they compare to Northern
Hydraulics.
I agree on the heavier ones as I will be using it for my '68 Buick 400ci
and also
on a '58 GMC V8 as well as older straight 8's.
Thanks again,
Jim V.
At 09:07 PM 8/10/98 -0700, you wrote:
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Jim Van Hooser <jvanho01@tir.com>
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>>Speaking of engine stands, what are the recommendations for a good quality
>>engine stand. Does Northern sell one that is worth the money.
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>snip
>Jim
>I just purchased a 4-caster, 1000 lb. unit on Saturday. I now have my
>1940s HAL DOHC racing engine on it <G>. It's OK, I'd never even try to
>use the 750 lb. units available (on sale here at a regional auto parts
>house for $30 (normally $40). I spent $50 for this one, took about
>10 minutes to read and assemble. If I was working with a heavier
>engine or had the bucks, I'd have gone with the 2000 lb. unit that
>Harbor Freight sells, looks like the same manufacturer as mine, but
>much better bracing.
>http://www.harborfreight.com
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>Good luck!
>Steve
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