Engine stands
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From: Connecticut, USA
well you'll find a lot of import stands all over for about $50-$75. I have one of those in a 3 leg and one in a 4 leg. I never use either one. They are too short, the heads lock with pins that are sloppy and I just don't trust them. I have a 30 year 3 leg stand I bought at a speed shop that I use all the time. I never put a BB on it but a SB long block is fine. I use it to mount differentials on and it's at a perfect height for me(6'3"). The head has a bolt to lock it in any position. I inserted a solid steel rod in the head pipe and welded it solid. Works great. The one I would like to see is the type with a gear motor head and crank, looks pretty nice but I don't know anyone who has one.
Melting Slicks
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From: Temecula CA
check this one out
Sunex 8300ga
I have one and like it a lot. Overpriced, but a definite step up from the chinese HF models.
Another option is the geared engine stand sold by Northern. Very similar and a little cheaper.
I have one and like it a lot. Overpriced, but a definite step up from the chinese HF models.
Another option is the geared engine stand sold by Northern. Very similar and a little cheaper.
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Do you think Bonehead needs the inverted power/free conveyor or can he just push his engine around? That would cut his costs quite a bit
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Thanks for the info guys. I wanted to pull the 427 tomorrow so I went to borrow one from a buddy that supposedly held a 502 just fine for him. I wouldn't put my lawn mower engine on that thing. Whatever happened to the good old Lakewood stands from the seventies?
John , I like your stands the best ,think Napa can order me one?.
John , I like your stands the best ,think Napa can order me one?.
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From: Clayton NortCacklackie
Thanks for the info guys. I wanted to pull the 427 tomorrow so I went to borrow one from a buddy that supposedly held a 502 just fine for him. I wouldn't put my lawn mower engine on that thing. Whatever happened to the good old Lakewood stands from the seventies?
John , I like your stands the best ,think Napa can order me one?.
John , I like your stands the best ,think Napa can order me one?.
Okay so it's 90 bucks.. ooppss..
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...3359_200313359
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Ha Ha
I have seen lots of similar stands and starting at 7:30 AM monday through friday back in the early 70"s
That was when I was a "A" utility inspector at White Motor's Truck engine line before they went south with a lot of other "Made in America" business.
Doug
I have seen lots of similar stands and starting at 7:30 AM monday through friday back in the early 70"s
That was when I was a "A" utility inspector at White Motor's Truck engine line before they went south with a lot of other "Made in America" business.
Doug
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From: Valrico Florida
You can get away with a cheap stand if you have access to a welder and a little metal. DO NOT buy a three leg stand. If you move it diagonally toward the corner where there is no wheel, it will tip over. A friend dumped my 383 this way. That stand is unused in the corner now.
