Engine cradle for 352v8??

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Jun 25, 2011 | 11:12 AM

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Jetcopterpilot

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From: Rossmoor at Seal Beach

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bertha66, he is a Pelosi, it's

on and on. He knows better than you just like his mom.

John

Wow John, that was a quick come back for you! It only took a day... so you couldn't get a hold of the grandkids for help again huh? I see you are still using the same attempted insult..... pretty sad!

Jun 25, 2011 | 12:34 PM

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Bill W

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i made one out of the front section of a frame.

Jun 25, 2011 | 02:05 PM

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i made one out of the front section of a frame.

That is a good idea... How much does it weigh though? That weight might be beneficial to keep it from tipping over.

Jun 25, 2011 | 02:51 PM

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maybe 80-90 lbs ? but if you do it right it will hold the trans and rad support all in one package. i think there is a pic of it

Jun 25, 2011 | 04:30 PM

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From: Rossmoor at Seal Beach

Nice Bill! yeah that could work nicely, especially if you add a few steel casters.

Jun 25, 2011 | 04:47 PM

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From: Rossmoor at Seal Beach

My apologies Bill, on closer examination it appears you do have steel caster's!

Jun 25, 2011 | 06:22 PM

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those Harbor Freight engine stands are OK for small blocks, but not what I would use for a FE, they bow down with that much weight. But that is just me

Have 4 FE's hanging on Harbor Freight stands right now. No issues. I use the 1000lb models.

Jun 26, 2011 | 12:47 AM

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Duke this is what I use instead of a cradle..... 1000 Lb. Engine Stand it is priced well, and it is versatile!

That is really cheap. Are the casters durable?

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Jun 26, 2011 | 02:04 AM

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That is really cheap. Are the casters durable?

I bought mine in May of 1996, and just sold it last month. It was used weekly every summer during the drag boat race seasons from 96- 2008, I would race on the weekends, and pull the engine during the week for rebuild, it was a blown Alcohol Olds 468, which weighed about 750lbs. The casters are steel, ball bearing, and it rolled quite easily. Rotating the block is easy if you get it balanced properly. My FE was on it for a week for build up, back in November of 2010, and was actually much easier to manipulate then the Olds Engine. Which is no big surprise. I sold it for what I paid for it after 15 years, a good investment as far as I see it.