Engine Stand?
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Engine Stand?
So i posted this in the 300 inline forum but i figured since body and paint guys often remove the engines too you guys would know.
I got a 300 inline 6, i see a fluxuation in weight ratings and price... What do you guys suggest?
I got a 300 inline 6, i see a fluxuation in weight ratings and price... What do you guys suggest?
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I have a Chevy 261 inline six on a standard engine stand right now and works quite well. Some people add a front support, but I did not find it necessary, although buying a heavier duty engine stand would be a good idea.
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I read somewhere last night that the 300 I-6 engine weight is only 365 pounds. So the torque on the stand would only be ~1300ft-lbs, if the engine is ~3.5ft in length. I'm thinking a 2000lbs rated stand is the way to go and like Blue said, i'll be able to do a wider variety of engines if the need arises.
Thanks for the help, i think i'm going to go with this stand.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...02354164JwIjUp
Thanks for the help, i think i'm going to go with this stand.
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...02354164JwIjUp
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Have an engine stand with both extended legs, U shaped' and find it difficult getting the engine transferred from stand to the hoist. Could not see the legs from pic's cujo posted, i entend to check into the single leg with the short cross brace for support and will have to check if suitable for the weight of big V8.
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Originally Posted by daveengelson
Have an engine stand with both extended legs, U shaped' and find it difficult getting the engine transferred from stand to the hoist. Could not see the legs from pic's cujo posted, i entend to check into the single leg with the short cross brace for support and will have to check if suitable for the weight of big V8.
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From left to right, Pontiac 400 V8, Ford 302 V8, and 261 Chevy I6
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Originally Posted by cujo8
As you can see this type of stand works for many types of engines:
From left to right, Pontiac 400 V8, Ford 302 V8, and 261 Chevy I6
From left to right, Pontiac 400 V8, Ford 302 V8, and 261 Chevy I6
That's the one, do you find the stand is steardy enough to rotate the engine, and also move the engine and stand around?
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I have managed to do many rebuilds on this type of stand and it can be difficult to turn the engine when the engine is not exactly balanced. I have been able to do it with no problem, but I am 6' tall and have ~ 250lbs on my side . It also helps to well grease the rotating assembly to make it turn easier and be careful when you start to rotate the engine just in case it tries to turn you as well 
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