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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Can anyone direct me to a source for a motor stand that has 4 vertical post to hold a motor?

I have a stand that holds from the back of the block.

I am looking for one that attaches at the motor mounts and also the rear of the block

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Google "chevy engine cradle". If you don't like what you see, I've got a couple of old (discontinued AFAIK) Moroso engine cradles that attach to the block at the mount bolts and top two bell bolts, which if you're handy with a welder wouldn't take much to duplicate. Let me know if you want pics. FYI, cradles are typically low to the ground, if that matters.

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I bought a BB engine cradle at Northern Tool for $44 and then modified the rear brackets so that the clutch, bellhousing and transmission could be attached.



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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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You have mail. Hope it's worth $.02 (PayPal accepted ).


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