Guest rameses32 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I know that seems like a silly question, but the flange at the rear of the engine is rather thin and I do not wish to destroy my freshly rebuilt engine, I need to install all new gaskets and it would be much easier to do on an engine stand. I'm talking about one of those cheap engine stands with 4 wheels and four mounting points on the back of the engine. The stand is not the problem, it can more than handle the weight of the engine I am just concerned about the engine flange can handle it?Thank youCharley Loomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Scafani Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 plenty strong enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I had one on a stand for about 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rameses32 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Was that a complete engine you had on a stand, head and all. And the stand I am talking about is one of thoes $50 jobbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I have had one of those 50 dollar jobbies more than 25 years and it has never let me down ( or an engine ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The engine was complete from pan to head minus the manifold and bolt ons. The stand is probably heavier than the $50 cheapies. I was very careful moving around though. I didn't want to bounce it on the stand too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rameses32 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Thank you for your help, put it on the stand and everything is fine, stripped the engine and am cleaning it up, hope to have it back together and painted by the weekend:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935EB Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Bob, Jason, and JayG,I have a 1933 Plymouth PD six cylinder that I want to work on. This engine is a little longer than the 4 banger. Same idea is to mount on stand using the clutch housing bolt holes that mount the transmission. I have a 1970's version of a Snap On engine stand it is robust but I worry like Rameses32 what do you think?Chrissee my restoration thread under "Paint Colors 1933 Plymouth Convertible Coupe" for pictures of this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I can't speak from experience with a six but this thread might be of some help to you. Jayhttp://forums.aaca.org/f169/engine-stand-inline-8-cylinder-339545.htmlAlso the Chevy forums discuss putting the sixes on stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 No experience with a straight six on my engine stand. Had plenty of big V-8s on it with no problem though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 If made by Snap-On I wouldn't worry too much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rameses32 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Its not the stand we are/were worried about, it breaking the thin flange on the back of the engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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