Big block/Hemi quality engine stand?

[Chase383]

Hey guys,

My newest project came with a nice little extra, a 1966 383 4 barrel that I believe was pulled from a running C-body. I've got it on my current engine stand (an AC Delco from the parts store) and to be honest is scares the crap out of me.

The engine droops at least a couple of inches and the brackets that hold the engine to the stand are noticeably flexing under the weight. Its scared me enough that I actually have the engine hooked up to my hoist as a "backup".


Can somebody recommend a quality engine stand that is reasonably priced?

 

[Cranky]

They are out there but they ain't cheap. A bit of surfing the net should bring them up.....but I ended up making my own.

 

[snakeoil24]

OTC Industrial Engine stand. 1500.00 The one and only, made in USA. I have my Hemi , Trans and K member mounted on it. It is a cradle design. But you can also get traditional piece from OTC for $ 900.00

 

[Hemi Rebel]

You can always cut a 2x4 to prop up the front. Put it under the front pan rail/bottom of timing cover to the front leg of the stand to help support it.

 

[Chase383]

I'm thinking about this one,

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-908300ga/overview/

I'd love to be able to drop a grand on one... but its just not in my current budget.

 

[Seax440Dodge]

I always end up just taking a cheaper stand and welding some extra support to it

 

[snakeoil24]

I bought my OTC used, 1k is big money for anyone.

 

[SlinktRR]

harbor freight

The harbor freight 2000lb stand is very good for the money. The others from HF are junk, but I think the 2k rated one is good quality for 100 bucks.