[Healeys] Engine stand

Mon Mar 30 13:00:13 MDT 2020

 I take it back.  Harbor Freight sells a 750lb capacity stand for $50.  The $60 stand has a capacity of 1000lbs and they have one with folding legs that will hold 2000lbs for $135.  The four cylinder engine can't be over 750 pounds?Mike MacLean56 BN260 Bugeye69 MGB GT

    On Monday, March 30, 2020, 11:49:30 AM PDT, <gradea1 at charter.net> wrote:  

 Its heavy!  I built my engine stand years ago out of 1/4" tube stock but I still put a wood brace under the engine while it was on the stand. (photo) It sat on that stand for 40+ years until I got around to finishing the car, so I know it did the job...lightweights might be questionable-work safe! Hank

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From: "Michael MacLean" 
To: "David P", "Healeys"
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Sent: Monday March 30 2020 11:38:32AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Engine stand

 What does the 4 cylinder engine weigh?  Harbor Freight has a 700 lb capacity engine stand for $60.  How do you attach the 4 cylinder engine to the stand?  I find myself having time lately to assemble the engine of my BN2.  Short block is finished.  Need to put the head and the rest before dropping it in the car.
Mike MacLean

    On Monday, March 30, 2020, 7:04:33 AM PDT, David P <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:  

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/acdelco-2734/tools---equipment-16488/shop-equipment-16634/lift-equipment-16815/engine-hoist-stand-18044/37ace89d5f92/acdelco-2000-lbs-engine-stand/34710/2494203

Probably not available in UK....oops

 On 3/30/2020 7:09 AM, David P wrote:

I recently bought another from O'reillys auto parts on sale for less than $200 delivered free.. it's an AC Delco pro series. 4 legs, 6 casters, 2 ton. front legs removable easily for compact storage.. I promptly hung a Jag 6 cyl on it...with grade 8 bolts... dp

 On 3/29/2020 3:40 PM, simon.lachlan at alexarevel.plus.com wrote:

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A quick one. Do you think that this stand is man enough for a 3000’s engine?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluepoint-Snap-On-Engine-Stand/164136212203?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Got to be a decent thing and, on four wheels, presumably stable. But, but…..our engines are long and heavy.

What does the team think?

Thanks,

Simon

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