Engine stand issues

[Jrod]

I'm trying to put my engine From my 49 windsor on a stand but the arms don't align with the block. What have you guys done?

[kencombs]

They bolt onto my generic stand, chinese model soldeverywhere,   but not easily..   just keep trying positions    sorry, no pics to help..

Edited November 15, 2022 by kencombs

[Bobacuda]

When you get it mounted, it will be top heavy. Be careful when flipping the engine or you will also flip the stand.  Don’t ask me how I know…

[JBNeal]

hf engine stand with 1955 Plymouth 230...and it is top heavy, can't get in too big of a hurry moving it around

[Los_Control]

I replaced the short 18" bar with a 3' piece of 1/2" water pipe. ..... The engine stand is still not stable, I have way more control with the 3' bar when turning it over.

 

[MBSoPaB]

Jrod, like the others have said, keep fiddling with the bars and clocking the mounting bracket.

 

My solution involved a couple of C-clamps and the welder, dedicating this mounting bracket to flathead sixes and eights.  Although not the solution for everyone, it did permit me to mount the engine assembly closer to the center of gravity than my adjustable arm attempts.

 

Please ignore the sub-par welds; fighting some cold 7018 rod.

 

MBSoPaB

[LeRoy]

Put a little grease between the two pipes, it will help a great deal. I've been using a cheapie HF stand and it's pretty sketchy at times. The long handle swap is a major improvement.