DollyDodge Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 What does the flat head engine weigh? I am getting ready to buy an engine stand for when I pull the engine in December. The 3 wheeled 750 pound stands are a bit cheaper than the 4 wheeled 1000 lbs. If I could get by with the 750 capacity stand I would be happier. Harbor Frieght has them on sale for $39 Quote
buds truck Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 4 wheelers are much more stable, you would be better off getting one of those instead of a 3 wheel variety. my 2 cents...... Quote
Dave72dt Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 SBC's and SBF's typically weigh in around 450-550 lbs.. and the 750lb version is used all the time on those. I'm guessing the 218 will weigh in around 450 or less. Pick and choose the direction you pull from on a 3 wheeled version. They're not as stable as the 4 wheeled version. Quote
B1B Keven Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 What does the flat head engine weigh? I am getting ready to buy an engine stand for when I pull the engine in December. The 3 wheeled 750 pound stands are a bit cheaper than the 4 wheeled 1000 lbs. If I could get by with the 750 capacity stand I would be happier. Harbor Frieght has them on sale for $39 I've had a Flathead hanging on a 750lb rated '3 wheeler' for years now. Just be careful moving it around. Quote
DollyDodge Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Posted October 28, 2011 thanks, I figured the 3 wheeler might be not super stabale, but I will only use it for this engine on this project. It is my only vehicle I will work on. I have been trying to find a stand to borrow, but no luck. Quote
NiftyFifty Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Those 3 wheel are dangerous IMO, very tippy and a complete 218 is very heavy and the claimed 750 lbs on those 3 wheel is a joke. I got a smaller 4 wheel and I could barely turn the engine, but the 1500lb one I borrowed handled it well. Spend the extra few $s and save yourself some hassle Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I bought an engine stand with the intent of using it to rebuild my engine. I quickly discovered that the working height of the stand was not a good working height for me. So I rebuilt my engine on the work bench. It was as easy to move around on the bench as it was to rotate the engine on the engine stand. So buying the engine stand was a bad investment for me. Quote
Rusty O'Toole Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) I understand the typical flathead 6 weighs 600 lbs. Not sure if this is with or without accessories. About the same as a V8. A 318 is 580 and a big block 650. Chev 283, 540. The old wide block 318, 625. A 225 slant six, 450 Edited October 29, 2011 by Rusty O'Toole Quote
DollyDodge Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Posted October 28, 2011 I ended up buying a 4 wheeler 1000lb, from harbor freight on sale for $59.99, pluse I had a 20% off coupon so that brought it down to $47.99, and shipping was $9.99, so $60 to my door, that isn't too bad. I am sure it isn't the most rugged stand on the Market, but it will do. I don't have any place (no shop) to work on my engine once it is rebuilt (someone else is doing that for me). I just wanted something I can hang the transmission and engine on to paint and put back together once it is rebuilt. Thanks for the input. Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 I just wanted something I can hang the transmission and engine on to paint and put back together once it is rebuilt. Thanks for the input. Do you have an engine hoist? If not how will you hang the engine on the stand? I would use extreme caution hanging an engine with transmission attached to any stand. Have you thought about hanging the engine and transmission from the hoist (if you have one) to paint them? Without any shop where will you do all this assembly and paint work? Quote
NiftyFifty Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Now your in for the real fu , getting these goofy rear bolt pattern to bolt to a stand made for a v engine.... You have to get a little inventive and use grade 8 with spacers to be able to spin the engine around and get the crank out. Never put a trams and block on, there are no holes in the engine that will take that weight Quote
DollyDodge Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Posted October 28, 2011 I was not going to hang both the engine and transmission together, but paint the transmission while the engine is being worked on at the shop. My transmission seems to be in fine shape. I paint in my driveway and hope for no wind!!! Small parts and maybe the transmission I can paint in my sun room where my hot tub is located. I am going to rent the engine hoist from a rental company in town. My setup at home isn't very good, but it works. Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 Now your in for the real fu , getting these goofy rear bolt pattern to bolt to a stand made for a v engine.... You have to get a little inventive and use grade 8 with spacers to be able to spin the engine around and get the crank out. Never put a trams and block on, there are no holes in the engine that will take that weight Bolting it up is not a big deal. Quote
John-T-53 Posted October 28, 2011 Report Posted October 28, 2011 How would anybody be able to mount an (assembled) engine/bellhousing/transmission on an engine stand anyway??? I built a crate with wheels to put the engine on once it was assembled and painted. Then I could mount the bellhousing and install the clutch, and bolt on all the other accessories. The crate made it easier to move around and more compact for storage until I was able to put 'er in. Quote
48Dodger Posted October 29, 2011 Report Posted October 29, 2011 I've taken a bent frame and made an engine test stand for my brother's 230ci. Soon the stand will be cleaned up and painted. 48D 1 Quote
Desotodav Posted October 29, 2011 Report Posted October 29, 2011 Good job 48D. I think that I'll do the same with a truck that I'm chopping up at present - that is if you don't have a Patent on the design! Desotodav Quote
48Dodger Posted October 29, 2011 Report Posted October 29, 2011 I do.....please send 5 dollars. lol...... 48D Quote
55 Fargo Posted October 29, 2011 Report Posted October 29, 2011 This month HRM, has an article on elcheapo Harbourfreight engine stands. The big surprise is there quite tough, and handle much more weight that there ratings, at least on there testing. The 3 wheel, is very tipsy, and is best for V6s, transmissions, etc. But all 3 of the HF stands could handle a lot of weight....... Quote
55 Fargo Posted October 29, 2011 Report Posted October 29, 2011 I was not going to hang both the engine and transmission together, but paint the transmission while the engine is being worked on at the shop. My transmission seems to be in fine shape. I paint in my driveway and hope for no wind!!! Small parts and maybe the transmission I can paint in my sun room where my hot tub is located. I am going to rent the engine hoist from a rental company in town. My setup at home isn't very good, but it works. Buy the Harbourfreight engine lift, for $99.00 , and occasional use it could be fine. I have used an elcheapo lift of the same variety, and it has worked fine, hoisted ou a Chrysler flathead 6, fluid drive and M5 trans, not a problem.... Quote
greg g Posted October 30, 2011 Report Posted October 30, 2011 I am lucky in that my garage has an exposed ""I" beam running across the bays. If I need to hoist up heavy stuff, I hang a 6 inch "C" clamp on the beam and use a come along to lift it. Not a 100% solution but hasn't let me down yet. Quote
aero3113 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Posted October 31, 2011 I built mine up on the floor of my garage on a shipping blanket. Quote
41/53dodges Posted November 3, 2011 Report Posted November 3, 2011 I myself am still using merle's 2x4 stand i got with the engine! works great, stows away nicely, just a pain to flip the engine over! Quote
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