12V Engine Stand mount on side of block?

[Red Stroke]

I think Brett did this, anyone have pics of the modified plate bolted up to the motor mount mounting holes?

Thanks
Adam

 

[asauer]

I have a 2000lb stand from harbor freight (surprisingly, it's really sturdy) and I didn't have to do any modifications to bolt the block on the stand sideways.
Doubt that helps you, but did you try mounting it on there yet?

 

[Joesixpack]

I wouldn't mind seeing this too, how's the center of gravity? Or would you need a gear box.

 

[asauer]

The center of gravity sucks- no chance in hell of rotating it with a bar.
But it sure does make me feel alot better with a fully dressed motor on a stand.

 

[JamieWood]

I also had a stand from harbor freight. I have been using it for two years from block to fully dressed no problems. If you get rid of adapter spacers that are supplied with the stand and just use the plate with the slotted holes it will bolt up to the block in the trans adapter holes.

 

[TMONEYDIESEL]

Hellmann has a couple of those that he made and they hold up really well center a gravity is great, gotta love the mans fab skills

 

[CaptainChrysler]

I used my cheapy 1200# stand. Had to drill two holes in the engine plate. It is a little off center, but it works. Can't go all the way around with the front cover on :doh:

 

[dzlfarmboy]

I just egged out the slot some and used the motor mount bolts. And had to notch the upright support a lil to spin it. I was balance pretty well. I could spin it my self with a lil enuff and then drop the pin it to hold it.

I'll try to load a pic later, It's not letting me do it now.

 

[SmokinCummins]

I built mine using a 1/2 inch plate bolted to the engine stand plate. I can rotate it with no bar. It is top heavy with the head on though.

 

[Red Stroke]

Well this is what I have to work with.

This is a 1000 lb stand. Sounds like the pivot point needs to be mounted as high as possible to get a good balance?

Can you get a full pivot if you mount on the non pump side?

 

[92fordcummins]

Ill take some pictures when I get home. My motor is on the stand and is mounted like you want to mount yours. I just took the same diameter and thickness pipe and some plate steel that I had lying around and used the motor mount as the template for the motor mount holes.

 

[roachie]

I have the 2000# stand from harbor freight. I made a sleelt plate that bolt to the block, then to the stand. It is offset just enough to perfectly balance the shortblock. I never intended to put the head on while on the stand.

Red Stroke,

You can borrow it if you need one. I wont need it for a few months.

 

[92fordcummins]

 

[2wpuller]

We have 2 of the one from Harbor freight also have a 24v mounted on the side and a 12v from the rear bothe using the part that came with the stands.
Dale

 

[dzlfarmboy]

Here's mine...

 

[Red Stroke]

Thanks for the offer Roachie but I might as well make mine work since this isn't going to be the last time.

92 can you swing all the way around with a complete motor?

 

[92fordcummins]

Ya, thats why the pipe is so long and I also mounted it on the turbo side of the motor.

 

[AsTroSS]

My engine stand support the block from bouth side, but its still to hard to rotate. I have to add 90 degree gearbox for easy rotation.

 

[Red Stroke]

Thanks guys gonna fab one up this weekend.

 

[2wpuller]

I know it is a 24vonr person can spin it around by himself.

Dale