Engine stand

[59apache]

Gentlemen,
i want to show you my last project....a new enginge stand. The cheap ones from Harbour Freight , ebay, aso aren't worth the money.
So i decided to make my own.

 

[59apache]

 

[swbradley1]

I like your idea but I disagree about Horrible Freight. They are worth the money for what they were designed for, but certainly not a MF engine.

 

[59apache]

the gear box is from a landing leg

 

[59apache]

this was the machining of the brake ring and the housing for the shaft seal

 

[59apache]

I like your idea but I disagree about Horrible Freight. They are worth the money for what they were designed for, but certainly not a MF engine.

This was the stand i got from ebay...it was cheap. I bought it just for storage, not for work. But it can't manage the weight of a 351 Windsor....i'm pretty shure that not ONE part can handle 1250lbs....

 

[swbradley1]

Yep, that's exactly what I said, what it was designed for, not a big diesel.

I do like your work.

Think it would hold the V-12 out of the truck in my avatar?

 

[59apache]

I'm sorry, i don't think so. The stand manage the 450kg from the 6BT easily...i guess 600kg is noc problem. But more?
And yep, that's exactly what I said...the cheap one is sold as a 1250lbs heavy duty stand and can't manage the 700lbs from a Ford Windsor. Scrap.

 

[swbradley1]

I was thinking more along the lines of the HF being rated for lawnmower engines. I know I have seen a small block V-8 on mine but not a complete engine.

After the issue with my HF engine hoist I doubt I would trust their stand with much more.

 

[gringeltaube]

As usual Jürgen, great (art)work!!
First thing that comes to mind: "overkill"... but then immediately followed by "peace of mind" ...!

Still remembering my thoughts and concerns years ago, while working on my first MF, on a so-declared extra-HD engine stand, this one not from HF!, but still questionable at best.














All good but now you may have to explain to the board what that 6BT is doing there...!?



G.

 

[swbradley1]

What is not to like about this stand? Nothing. The brake is built stop it and how could you not like the rotating system.

My Brother got assigned to a new cell and is getting trained on running big and newer CNC lathes at his work and would love what you did with this.

I even like the color.

 

[gringeltaube]

I had the pleasure to first visit Steve in his shop in FL, and then a few years later, Jürgen in his place, in Germany...: Some of you may already know, but for the new folks let me tell you: these two, with their machines and skills - they are dangerous, at least!! Just imagine if they would join, making parts...!


Keep up the good work!



G.

 

[rustystud]

Now that's an engine stand to be proud of !

 

[welldigger]

As always nice work! How's your sister?

 

[59apache]

Gentlemen, a little update.
The torsional stiffness of a double T isn't the best. I know that, but i hoped the massive bracing would solve the problem. But it doesn't. With the 990 lbs from the cummins i got a noticeable sway (imagine the vertical double T as the rotatinal axis) .
Just to explain...the double T was laying around and the prefered rectangular tube not.....
Not really bad, but i wasn't happy with this situation.
The solution are two 5/16" steel plates laser cut and boxing the double T.
The effort was worth it. It's now PERFECT (very big smile)

 

[tommys2patrick]

I like it. Looks beautiful. It looks as if the boxing only went as far as the angle brace. Not needed beyond that I suppose. I wonder what it would be rated at? 2000?

 

[59apache]

thank you! To be honest...i have no idea. The 990lbs are easy, no drop / bend under load. I would rate it 1500. With this kind of engine mount the lever is very long....

 

[welldigger]

thank you! To be honest...i have no idea. The 990lbs are easy, no drop / bend under load. I would rate it 1500. With this kind of engine mount the lever is very long....

I have a 2000 pound engine stand that I put a 6.0 powerstroke on. It weighs about as much as the cummins you are working on. All I have to say is i was pretty nervous with how much the engine would sway while I torqued bolts. I was excited to get it off of that stand.

 

[wheelspinner]

I see you are a beginner in fabrication and have limited skills.


Seriously, that is beautiful work ! Wish I had one just like it......

 

[59apache]

my 1250lbs ccc stand collapse if you only LOOK at it with a SBF on it. Even after i welded everything together



This is what i really like....i can move the enginge stand around with a pallet jack.

@WS I do my very best