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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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Does anyone know of an engine stand that will hold a 7.3L PSD? Pictures would be nice.

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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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have been buying stands from places like autozone or orielys.usually buy a stand with 1200 to 2000 lb capacity.still hard t5o turn engine over
 
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yes i have always read you need the most capacity stand you can find... and dont even try to turn it bottom side up with the heads on or you engine will fall...fwiw.
 
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I need some pictures of one that will hold the weight. I can build it if I can see one.
 
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oh the cheap approach. i will find one
 
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oh the cheap approach. i will find one
Not cheap, inexpensive.
 
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just make sure your welds are good. all that supports the enigne is that 1 weld that attaches the neck to the base.

i use this one runs 100-120.00
 
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that is just a cherry picker with the boom removed and a engine stand bolted to it.
 
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just make sure your welds are good. all that supports the enigne is that 1 weld that attaches the neck to the base.

i use this one (deleted pic, jimbo) runs 100-120.00
Will that hald a 7.3L?
 
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it will hold 2k no problem. the psd is only 1100 or so
 
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it will hold 2k no problem. the psd is only 1100 or so
Can you get a couple more angles on that?
 
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I bought one from Tractor supply co. for $80.00 that will. Its rated for #1400 put a 7.3 in it was a load but held up. I put a jack stand under front of engine for safty.
 
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I bought one from Tractor supply co. for $80.00 that will. Its rated for #1400 put a 7.3 in it was a load but held up. I put a jack stand under front of engine for safty.
You got a part # for that?
 
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Sorry for the long delay , no I dont have a part# but they only have 2 different ones the other was lighter weight.
 
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I saw that stand from TSC. Are you sure that will hold a 7.3L?
 
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