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Jan 27, 2007 | 08:42 PM

cjben

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engine stand opinions needed.

I need recommendations for an engine stand for my 4.0 inline 6 jeep motor. I have one from one of the local auto parts stores,but I don't think it will be sturdy enough for the jeep motor,as I thought it was going to collapse with my stripped 302 on it. any ideas? thanks,Ben

Jan 27, 2007 | 10:37 PM

ckal704

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I remember a thread about this quite a while ago. I opined that one could be built, as I had built my own when I rebuilt a 302, but the consensus of the group was to spend the money and buy one rated a little higher than what you need, with "better safe than sorry" being the catchphrase.

Jan 28, 2007 | 01:57 AM

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There was a thread just last week on engine stands with some info:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...f-the-day.html
The Ford 300-6 is a real beast to hold up because it is so long and even heavier than the Jeep. There are a number of threads on the subject.

Jan 28, 2007 | 06:54 AM

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The 4.0L Jeep fully dressed is about 520lbs, which isn't very much. Since it's an inline 6 it's kinda long so quite a bit of that weight is far from the mounts, so you would probably want a stand that has a fairly large base to avoid toppling over should you move it around a lot.

I have a small engine stand rated to 1000lbs however underneath the upright that supports the engine, the two casters are fairly close together, so if I put a big block of any brand on it, I've found I have to be really careful if I'm moving it around.

So, I made a new stand. Gross overkill, but I can also run engines on it as it has radiator supports. I've run 460's on this a few times, as well as other engines:

http://frederic.midimonkey.com/runstand/runstand-14.JPG

It doesn't make a good engine stand for rebuilding, because it's low to the ground as compared to a regular post-style stand, but I did this on purpose because I wanted to be able to rev the engine on the stand a little bit. Though it is about the right height for wrenching while sitting on a padded stool with casters

Jan 28, 2007 | 10:25 AM

havi

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1250 lb stand with two legs should be good enough. Problem is, these are always a problem when it comes to transferring from a cherry picker to the stand. My 2 cents

On a side note: Nothing will challenge an engine stand more than a fully dressed IH 345/392

Jan 29, 2007 | 06:32 PM

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I recommend too tack weld your legs & veritical post to give your stand extra strenght. I also like stands with two kick out legs; instead of one center leg with a "T". Additionally; while my engine's is just stationary; I try to put a extra support block under the front portion of the motor (usually 2x4 or 2x6 board); at the lip of the oil pan and timing chain cover if able to hold up the long distance weight.

Mitch

Jan 30, 2007 | 10:37 AM

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Have same type engine stand posted below, rotating engine convenient. However, found it a pain in the backside transferring from engine hoist to stand. Could not position stand under hoist without legs interferring w/ each other. Mine has metal casters and moving engine can be a challenge, stand in pic appear to be rubber and perhaps moving engine less difficult.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

dave