Why does no one make a quality engine stand???!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ghoste]

The one that folded on me is red.  Is that at Princess Ron?

[BSB67]

I'll have to look up the brand.  The style is not exactly like the one pictured but very very close.  As I lowered the engine (and it wasn't dropped it was lowered carefully) the bar going to the front wheels just bent in that section right at the upright.  It was rated for 1000lbs but apparently a 440 without carb or accessories weighs more than that.

Glad you didn't drop it!!!

[Ghoste]

Yeah me too.      I was expecting someone to ask if I lowered it too quickly.

[firefighter3931]

The one that folded on me is red.  Is that at Princess Ron?

Yes, the 1250lb model is at Princess Auto....AKA Harbor Freight "North"   



Ron

[Ghoste]

Ordered this one through Jegs.  It better hold up dammit.

[JB400]

Looks like it should.

[Charger-Bodie]

Ordered this one through Jegs.  It better hold up dammit.

That's a twin to the one I have my six pack gine on. And my all iron hemi before that.

[firefighter3931]

Ordered this one through Jegs.  It better hold up dammit.

That'll work fine.....identical to the 2000lb model I have from Princess Auto. 

Nice that it folds up for easy storage when not in use 



Ron

[Dmichels]

You will find it MUCH more stable then the light duty ones. I have one just like it except my legs do not fold. They are held in with a bolt. I used a light duty one once with a 440 scared the cr@p out of me bounced and swayed.  I still have it but only use it as a backup for 4 bangers. The big wide ones are much more stable held the 440 with ease you will be happy
Dave

[Roctania]

I made my own using 4" thin wall tubing.
3-4" diameter rotation head with pinch clamp that will stop... or allow just the rotation you need.
Badass stands.
Made only three
they are mine for life.
They would be too expensive to make in the USA, even the steel would be $300 probably, with quality wheels.

Pictures?

at long last

The beauty of the pinch clamp is that it is totally adjustable.  Grips the rotating part just right, and no weakening holes in the inside tube.  No gouging set screw.  

[Chargerguy74]

Either of these would do the job. I have both of them and they hold a fully assembled BB Chrysler engine no problem. There are stores in your area ; Windsor or London 

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Repair-Equipment/1250-lb-Engine-Stand/4279964.p

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/en/Repair-Equipment/2000-lb-Folding-Engine-Stand/4270198.p

I prefer the wide base stands....much more stable when moving around with a loaded engine. 



Ron

I have both of these as well. Great stands.