Engine Stand

[Glenn]

using the "El Cheapo" engine stand for years I got tired of it bending and not really able to hold the weight of a complete Type 1 engine let alone a Type 4. I recently saw a ebay auction/ad for better made bracket that can be used either as a bench mount or free standing with the purchase of a generic engine stand. So I decided to buy it and check it out. I also purchased a generic engine stand from Harbor Freight and they fit together well.

The Type 1 stand can be ordered with either a bench mount or an adapter to use a generic stand. The adapter come with 3 welds around it that have to be ground to make it fit. The reason is there are so many different stands and there is no one size fits all. It just took a few seconds with a bench grinder and it fits snugly.

Here's the ebay auction/ad and the total cost was $51 including USPS Priority shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170204739765

The Harbor Freight stand was the 750lb stand and was $42 delivered.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32915

Universal engine stand info from another thread:

[TailTip]

Great idea.

[tspot100]

did the same thing a few years ago when i built the motor for my 68. works great. didn't care for my old bench mount.

[Budes45]

For a few bucks more I went for this stand much more stable.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=32916

I wish I saw that atachement a few years ago when I fabed my own.

[Glenn]

I looked at the 1000lb stand and just didn't see the need to spend more. This stand can easily hold the 250lb Type 1 engine and not tip over.
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[veedubcrazy]

I got the same set-up. Bought it from a consumers club outta Virginia Beach when stationed there. The brand was Larin. It was heavy duty enough to hold a 500 c.i. Caddy motor. It had the additional brace to keep it from bending. And using the traditional engine brace for a VW engine makes it nice to work with...
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[turboblue]

4 wheeled stand is much more stable with a turn key engine on it that the 3 wheeled version.
Nearly dumped a complete engine on the 3 wheeled stand one time.
Was moving it and the front wheel hit an expansion joint in the floor.

Welded a T on the end and installed 2 casters in the front, much better.
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[joescoolcustoms]

Glenn:

Do you have a picture of your old stand? Just courious.

I bought a cheap bench mount stand, mounted it to my bench and then found a scrap peice of tubing that fit the bench part and welded a gland nut to it and now use that part to hold a crank for asy.

I slightly modified the head to go into one of my V8 stands just like everyone else.
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[Glenn]

The main thing is not the actual stand, but the VW mount. It's really well made and you can use whatever stand you like.

What I do like about the Harbor Freight stand, there's one bolt that holds it together. Remove the bolt and it knocks down to 3 parts that's easily stored under the work bench.
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[jspbtown]

I have basically the same stand. Almost did roll over my fully dressed engine once. I was surprised how quickly it happened. I was wheeling at around at the time. That being said...it was plenty stable when working on it, just not so much when moving it. I am going to add the extra "out riggers" when I have time

[dwayne prince]

while the three wheel stand will hold a type 1 with no problem,just be careful.i have one that i've used alot.all it takes is one time and something will be screwed up.the door on my ghia will testify to that one

[Glenn]

Personally I think it is foolish to have a complete engine still on the stand and then try to roll it around.

Once the engine is done... take it off and put it on a dolly.
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[DSTMULE]

Glenn....Have enough stuff crammed in that Garage? Kinda like mine, I'm lucky to recall what / where i have it all...I usually buy a new one and then find the one i bought years ago just in case i needed that.

[slowtwitch]

I went with a VW Alley stand , also.. I went with their T4 stand...

looking at their type 1 stand, I probably could've used it on my type 4 build. Very stout stands




pete

[Glenn]

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[Glenn]

My point of posting was the excellent VW mount that will fit any generic stand, be it 3 or 4 legged.
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[boos-k_nb]

And how you put 2 known heavy duty products together and have a rebuild stand under 100$ without re-manufacturing or doing mods on your own. I think thats the point with links listed.

Dropping an engine is because you never asked for help when you needed it. I'll never transfer an eng again without help 2 person job.

[Glenn]

[dwayne prince]