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Mar 21, 2009 | 04:23 AM

hunt4cleanair

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From: Myrtle Beach SC

Engine Stand Pick-up

Picked up a $100 engine stand used at a hot rod meet for $20. Not bad shape some rust but worthy of a sandblast and paint. Just tickled pink. It's one of those tri-pod types with a plate and adjusting bolts.

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• 3 Piece Caster Wheels - 2 stationary - 1 Swivel
• T-shape support and balance
• Sturdy Tubular Framing 1000lbs. capacity
• Engine will rotate 360 degrees
• Heavy duty

Mar 21, 2009 | 09:04 AM

Alan 71

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I found the 3 wheel stand wanted to tip over forward. It made me nervous enough to buy a 4 wheel version.
Be careful!
Regards,
Alan

Mar 21, 2009 | 09:33 AM

MotorHead

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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.

I use the a 3 wheel stand for storage of my old 350, when working on high dollar motor I use the 4 wheel type, if it is a big block then the 4 wheel type should be used. You can tip the 3 wheel ones over and they just don't seem safe or stable to me.

Mar 21, 2009 | 04:49 PM

hunt4cleanair

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Thanks for the tips...and here I thought I got a good deal.

Mar 21, 2009 | 04:56 PM

rayluka

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Id say its a good deal, just be cautious

Mar 21, 2009 | 08:33 PM

71coupe454

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Thats what I have, carefull rolling it in the direction of the single wheel, ok going the other direction

Mar 21, 2009 | 09:13 PM

QuicheLorraine

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rayluka

Id say its a good deal, just be cautious

Yeppers esp with a rat motor. I was working on a 396 one day when a fellow tech tried to move the motor to pull a car in the bay I was using. You guessed it: It tipped over on him & he almost lost a foot.