Buying an Engine Stand tonight, any pointers?
Buying an Engine Stand tonight, any pointers? A buddy and I are going down to harbor frieght to pick him up an engine stand tonight for his LT1 project. It for an LT1 motor out of a '96 TA, is there anything specific we should look for or consider when buying a stand? Thanks!
There are 2 engine stands that HFT typically sells. One is good for 750 lbs. (around $45) and the other is good for 1000 lbs. (usually $60). The casters on these things suck so hose them down with grease so they actually roll. You should also grease where the black mounting plate slides through the stand so you can easily turn the engine.
I left the 3800 from my 96 Bird on a HFT 750 lb stand for a while. A few days after pulling it from the k-member, I went to flip the engine upside down to install the oil pan but it just wouldn't budge. It took 3 people to anchor the stand and flip the engine because it was stuck sitting upright. You really have to lube up HF stuff.
I left the 3800 from my 96 Bird on a HFT 750 lb stand for a while. A few days after pulling it from the k-member, I went to flip the engine upside down to install the oil pan but it just wouldn't budge. It took 3 people to anchor the stand and flip the engine because it was stuck sitting upright. You really have to lube up HF stuff.
Get the HD 1000lb one theyre not as stout as they use to be LoL My A/C Delco one from the parts store Squats a lil even with the LT1 Im always overkill on certain things & thats 1 of em It sure would suck to buy the lighter weight stand & come out to the shop/garage & find **** broke off because the xxxxx broke & now its layin in the floor ON that 350 dollar Tb ya just installed
I have an HF and a AC delco, the handle on the HF has a cheap pin to hold it in and the casters are held on to the frame with some cheap hardware. The AC Delco I have is better built if you plan on using it a bunch.
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I have a 1000 lb ProXOne from Kragen. I agree with all the other posts, get one with 4 wheels and at least the 1000 lb rating. Mine held an LT1 for 2 years just fine. Be sure to use grade 8 bolts and washers to attach the engine.
He ended up picking up the $60 1,000lb one. It looked pretty damn good considering the price.
I have never been to a harbor freight before (nearest one is over an hour away)...I could have dropped $5,000 in there today lol. Spent over an hour just looking around lol.
I have never been to a harbor freight before (nearest one is over an hour away)...I could have dropped $5,000 in there today lol. Spent over an hour just looking around lol.
