Engine Stand

[iron giant]

Just built a 1.8 for my bus which will be fitted to an 003 auto. I'd like to test it outside of the bus and figure it will be easier to find a manual bellhousing (002), flywheel and gland nut to build a test stand than an 003 to cut up. Does anyone have any stands built for and auto or do most of you test it with manual trans parts?

Thanks.

[turboblue]

[jpaull]

I needed something that can simply Lift a engine onto a Dyno, but also be a engine stand, and handy to be able to lift the engine up to normal stand height. Of course simply loosening the t-handle enables removing the engine mount and then it can be used as a lift to lift a engine up to a Dyno or whatever.

Started out with Harbor Freight "ATV Stand" which was on sale for $80

And started out with Cheap Empi Bench stand that cost $40

The Empi Mount is scary light duty, so I welded in some bracing, and reinforced their welds:

I modified the ATV stand by Boxing in a area and welded in the Empi mount upside down(so that t-handle wont interfere when using flat area as engine lift to dyno)

I then cut the wheels off the back(pointless) and added wheels to the bottom so its able to roll and raises it up just enough to now reach standard stand height. Then I added 7 inches to the front length and 7 inches to the front width so that its stable with the engine on the front. (As before the engine could tilt forward pretty easy)

And shown in the upright stand position:

Just a idea for others, as $120 for a stand that lifts and a few hours of work I think is do-able for many.
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Transmission by MCMScott:
Rhino case, Klinkenberg 4.12, Superdiff, 002 mainshaft with 091 first idler. Weddle 1.48 Third & 1.14 Fourth.

[pyrOman]

Old school!

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[esde]

[jpaull]

Esde, yes the ATV Jack comes in grey, definately doesnt match anything so I painted it satin black "bed liner".

Pyroman: Thats a heavy duty Run stand in your picture, that should do the job well. I like that old school Distributor in that engine!
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[email protected] MPH 1/4 Mile & 8.1 @ 83.7MPH in 1/8 Mile with Mild Type 1 VW Mag Case 2234cc commuter engine in stock weight bug w/only .491 total lift(CB2292 Cam), 42x37 heads, 48idf's, Street tires, Belt on, Mufflers, Pump gas, video of the run here: https://youtu.be/M3SPqMOKAOg

Transmission by MCMScott:
Rhino case, Klinkenberg 4.12, Superdiff, 002 mainshaft with 091 first idler. Weddle 1.48 Third & 1.14 Fourth.

[Casting Timmy]

Really like the ATV thing, but is it nose heavy? Wondering how stable that is with the weight out in front of everything.

[jpaull]

[Cusser]

[volkaholic1]

i had posted this, but then moved it here,,, thanks , you guys got some great ideas

I am tied of my old 3 legged engine stand, i almost had an engine fall over once = NOT COOL, so I just got the EMPI heavy duty engine stand, and I really like it, 4 legs, much more stable. I have made some changes, I added a bigger lock down bolt with a 3/" handle welded on top, I also drilled holes in the engine mount so it can be locked in either the sideways or upright position, as I almost never use anything else, also I am going to mount a old cookie sheet with lip on the back to hold stuff, it will be strong enough base to hold a crank or heads, so, what other modifications have you made to improve your engine stand? show us! thanks

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[Busstom]

[heimlich]

The harbor freight ones work wonderfully. I bough the 1000lb one along with a yoke. I even started mine on the stand. It shook a little but I never had any problems. Just tie your hands behind your back so that you don't try to grab it when/if it falls.
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[Dale M.]

[ratherb-buggin]

Here's my Matra 313 Engine Stand on a custom base. I also have the swing axle arms and had a friend make a custom beam holder. I use all three quite often.

[volkaholic1]

i dig that front beam mount, very nice, great job man
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[ratherb-buggin]

[Dark Earth]

Here's the setup I pieced together for my build.

I bought a 500 lb. capacity hydraulic table cart from Harbor Freight ...

... a 1250 lb. engine stand from Summit Racing ...

... and a four arm engine stand yoke from here on TheSamba.

They fit together nicely and allow the engine to be removed and mounted to the stand easily.

I drilled holes in the engine stand yoke 90º apart so I can rotate the engine on the stand and lock it into position with a pin.

Although there was a bit of expense involved, It’s all worth it to me. The engine came out smoothly and safely, the exchange to the engine stand went just as planned, and it's now stored safely out of the way.

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