Maybe SEA04DMAX will see this thread and post up some pics of his engine stand. I used it for my build, and it worked flawlessly. It is a big, heavy duty stand with a geared head on it. I have no idea where one could be purchased, but I'd like to have one if/when I have to work on my engine again.
Show me your engine stands!
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My 2000lbs one works great other than it is a pain to rotate the engine by ones self. I know you can but just the geared head thing but I cant seem to remeber where to get them.
Ted at MPL has the geared one and it's AWSOME kinda sketchy when you turn the block over and it would sag a little bit too,But it held my motor up
I just weighed an '08 LMM engine complete less alternator and AC compressor, with shipping brackets on it it weighed 880.
The scales are state certified and are within 20lbs either way so it's 860 or 900 whichever way you slice it.
Brayden
The scales are state certified and are within 20lbs either way so it's 860 or 900 whichever way you slice it.
Brayden
I have a "1500lb" engine stand. It is marginal with a 500lb engine on it. It wants to tip over.
That "Jegs" one (2000lb) is marginal with a Dmax on it, which I agree is about 880lb IIRC.
So basically, you need to be careful buying a stand that is less than twice the requirement nowadays. I think the Chinese got Kg confused with Lb's, and did the math backwards.
Back when I started working on cars, a 4000lb floor jack would lift about 6,000lb. Now they are lucky to lift 3000lb.
That "Jegs" one (2000lb) is marginal with a Dmax on it, which I agree is about 880lb IIRC.
So basically, you need to be careful buying a stand that is less than twice the requirement nowadays. I think the Chinese got Kg confused with Lb's, and did the math backwards.
Back when I started working on cars, a 4000lb floor jack would lift about 6,000lb. Now they are lucky to lift 3000lb.
Hey that is mine....lol it does have a turning mech on it now....works pretty well....
I agree. I had a 2 1/2 ton Wal-mart floor jack and it blew a seal trying to lift one corner of the back of my truck.
I have a 30 year old Sears floor jack that says 2 tons. It still works, and really lifts at least 5000lb. It will lift the front of our trucks.
I have a year old "3 ton" huge Chinese one, that won't lift the front end of a pickup.
I have a year old "3 ton" huge Chinese one, that won't lift the front end of a pickup.
I thought eric built a new one? Or was going to? I thought that was the coolest thing id ever seen back at the first spring fling.
I bought one the other day just like yours the other day and allready miss the gear head ones!
I wanted to build one like yours :thumb:and something to adapt for the allison if you could?A plate on the end that could be swapped out...maybe
What lenght of bolts do you guys use to attach to the block?
mine are 108mmx12mm x 1.75 they are a about a grade 5 equivilent + washers.
mine are 108mmx12mm x 1.75 they are a about a grade 5 equivilent + washers.
