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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Has anyone had any experience, good or bad, with these rotating type engine stands?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performan...80059/10002/-1

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-908300GA/
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I have two; both rotate; neither are geared. I paid about $40 a piece. Do you need a gear drive? How often do you intend to use them?

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Have been using mine for years with no problem, held my 454 and a couple of 327's as well. No need to spend the big bucks, shop around or watch for sales, I think I paid about $75 a few years back. There are alot of them out there and they all work fine. Just make sure you get one with the wider stance at the front.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsarge
Have been using mine for years with no problem, held my 454 and a couple of 327's as well. No need to spend the big bucks, shop around or watch for sales, I think I paid about $75 a few years back. There are alot of them out there and they all work fine. Just make sure you get one with the wider stance at the front.
I agree with OldSarge on the wide stance BUT make sure if your using a portable shop crane,that its front legs will fit past the engine stands legs.
Otherwise trouble will insue. Ask me how I know.
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Mine is from Harbor Freight and has the splayed front legs. No crank but I don't think it is necessary. I put some grease on that bore and it turns easily even with my Mopar A engine. They also had a nice drip pan to go underneath it. Very handy. 2000lb capacity.

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