gazzaw Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 hi Can anyone recommend a suitable engine stand that is suitable for the jeep engine? Have looked at many but unsure what ones have suitable mounting arms for the flathead. it might be that every one will suit but cannot tell from photos etc and if anyone has a make they can recommend much appreciated Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadline Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Most stands will have adjustable fingers that you fit to the bell housing bolt holes. A jeep engine is less than 300lbs, so if it will hold 500+lbs (220-ish kg??) then you are good. This one is only $45 on sale (reg $69) http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-capacity-engine-stand-69887.html The only issue being that the tripod wheels are not super stable (but it will work fine, and many, many people have this stand). A slight better example is the 4-wheel 1000lb (450-ish kg??) stand that I have: http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-69520.html Its done an L134 and a Chevy I235... next up is my 270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Thank but am in UK so will source something nearby, good to know most stands will fit the jeep engine Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I have not tried them but this place seems phenomenal value... http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/engine-stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzaw Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Timbo Yes good quality, I recently purchased their 2 tonne engine crane and 2 mechanics stools, great value for the quality and strength /gauge of both. Was looking at these and was unsure if they would have suited the flathead width of engine in case the mounting arms didn't go down to required width but am drawn to the professional one as it looks a sturdy and strong piece of kit. The other items came next day delivery as well, great service from them Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadline Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have not tried them but this place seems phenomenal value... http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/engine-stands Those are the exact same units Harbor Freight sells. They are highly rated. Spinning the motor on the stand will require a cheater bar and some help as the stand has no bearings.. just metal to metal. A jeep motor is not to hard to do with one person.... but once into the 6 cylinder engines you'll need help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 As they're so small, you could get away with just building up a jeep engine on a bench and not use a stand at all. Cheers, Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesm_ndt Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 To spin the engine you either use a longer bar or instead of using the bar you grab the block. I like the design of the ones you are looking at as it has a central wheel strut. Mine has a U shape so the vertical section twists. Works but not as good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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