[Shop-talk] small gearbox source needed

[john niolon]

I'm building a geared engine stand...  heavy duty ...using 4" sch 160 pipe
head with bearings on each end and a 1-9/16" solid rod that attaches to the
engine mount head.  I want to use a 'crank' mechanism for turning the engine..
worm gear or similar.  Trying to find something affordable on the net...
anyone know of a source of surplus small gear boxes or worm gear drives or
have a better suggestion for one...

here a link to a commercial stand with the crank...


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0011O0Y4Q/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF
8&n=228013&s=hi


thanks
John

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