Engine stand woes

[gjcomb]

Lineslinger -

I don't have the drooping engine stand problem that you recently had, but I am planning to purchase an engine cradle from Stumpf's Works that is supposed to be designed for a 427 SO that has the wide "T" oil pan (and also can connect the bell housing and transmission together with this cradle.

The part number I was provided is #FE-W which is supposed to fit the engine and transmission together with no problem. I am also adding the casters (HD-PL). The price quoted to me was not what you paid...

Are these the part numbers that Stumpf provided to you?

George

[Commander]

I just use an old tire. Lay the tire down, plop the engine on. Works fine. To transport, just hoist the engine up, throw the tire in the bed, plop the engine back down.

A couple of 4x4's work good too with a couple of 2x4's nailed to the ends to 'box' it out.

You do realize that hanging a finished engine on an engine stand like that (supports from one end) is not a good long-term idea. Think about what that does not only to the stand, but to the engine (crank) itself.