Engine stands....which one?
Engine stands....which one? I just tore my motor out of my car. I am curious as to what engine stand you guys use? Comments about it, whether you like it or not, quality, etc…. Also, what price did you pay and where did you get it from? I need a convenient way to start tearing my motor down and rebuilding it sometime this week. All input is appreciated. Thanks. Joe
I got this and I'm happy with it. I just put a bunch of white lithium grease on the rotating head part and it spins easy.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5&categoryId=0
This one looks nice too but I have to work in tight spaces;
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...4&categoryId=0
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5&categoryId=0
This one looks nice too but I have to work in tight spaces;
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...4&categoryId=0
I have an old ratty one I got in some dude's trailer-park
yard sale. Seen me through 5 motors took apart and
three put back together
(from Fiat 4cyl to big
block Buicks). Hopefully will never need to have an
aluminum block on it....
If it's got those adjustable spider legs on it and will
hold a small block Chebby, it'll have no problem with
an LS-1.
One with 4 wheels is a little more accident-proof than
the more common 3-wheel ones.
yard sale. Seen me through 5 motors took apart and
three put back together
(from Fiat 4cyl to big block Buicks). Hopefully will never need to have an
aluminum block on it....
If it's got those adjustable spider legs on it and will
hold a small block Chebby, it'll have no problem with
an LS-1.
One with 4 wheels is a little more accident-proof than
the more common 3-wheel ones.
thanks for the info guys...terabyte and jimmyblue
tera I think I am going to go with the one you pointed out. I was looking at a similiar one over at harbor freight.
What size bolts do you guys use to hold the block on the stand? Where do you thread the bolts to on the block?
tera I think I am going to go with the one you pointed out. I was looking at a similiar one over at harbor freight.
What size bolts do you guys use to hold the block on the stand? Where do you thread the bolts to on the block?
I have had a Ford 5.0 which I used old head bolts with about 1/2 inch worth of spacers, and a Nissan KA24DE on which I think I used the starter bolts and maybe one tranny bolt. I didn't have another bolt long enough. Let me know what you use on the LS1. I always attach the engine to the stand where you normally bolt the bell-housing.
I also have a picture where you can see how it’s mounted more or less. I can email it to you it you like.
I also have a picture where you can see how it’s mounted more or less. I can email it to you it you like.
terabyte, can you email me the picture(s) you have....I would appreciate it.
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I have 5 of the harbor Frieght 4 wheel versions... Love them..
The LS1's take a M10 x 1.50 threaded bolt I believe. I get mine from NAPA and I *think* they are 55mm in length... *~*~GRADE8~*~* But the length will depend on the engine stand you use. It's always best to have a longer bolt and lots of washers than a bolt that only gives you 2 threads of contact....
The LS1's take a M10 x 1.50 threaded bolt I believe. I get mine from NAPA and I *think* they are 55mm in length... *~*~GRADE8~*~* But the length will depend on the engine stand you use. It's always best to have a longer bolt and lots of washers than a bolt that only gives you 2 threads of contact....
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Originally Posted by chino_man279
terabyte, can you email me the picture(s) you have....I would appreciate it.
chino_man279@hotmail.com
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Last edited by terabyte; Jan 1, 2004 at 05:36 PM.
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