BeepBeepRR
Well-Known Member
Thanks RC I just bought a set the other day.
I have the same stand and mine sagged like that even with my 318 on it.....Anyone know if the harbor freight 2 ton engine stand will hold these pigs up without sagging like a set of old mechanics balls?
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You have the full unsupported weight of the torque converter hanging off the flex plate. You have eliminated the support provided by the input and stator shaft. The flex plate wasn't designed to cope with such a situation and will be too flimsy. You should use a manual flywheel and bell housing or build your run stand to use an automatic tranny.Why and what would break? I have an SFI flexplate and a non weighted torque converter. I don't believe there will be a balance issue.
I absolutely agree. ....don't run it like that....someone could get hurt...You have the full unsupported weight of the torque converter hanging off the flex plate. You have eliminated the support provided by the input and stator shaft. The flex plate wasn't designed to cope with such a situation and will be too flimsy. You should use a manual flywheel and bell housing or build your run stand to use an automatic tranny.