oups59

I bought a 1500 lbs engine stand and attached my spare engine on it. It will stay on the stand for a few months.

The engine is inclined forward...Is that normal ?

Since it is the first time that I use an engine stand, I just want to be sure

jcorenman

Luc, I think the vertical post is assembled backwards. The cross-tube is welded at a small angle, to compensate for the loose fit of the rotating part, and the general flex of the whole assembly. The angle of that cross-tube should be slightly upwards towards the "front" of the engine (i.e. the end towards the front of the car). It looks like yours might be angled downwards, adding to the general droop. Try rotating the vertical post 180-deg.

oups59

Jim,

This what I thought when I tried it the first time. I did rotate it - same result.

The cross-tube looks to be welded without an angle ...

I will check with the vendor just in case I received one that is defective.

Thanks

dr bob

It would not hurt to cut a piece of 2x6 or similar, with a saddle at the front thar fits around the crankpulley or has a platform for under the oil pan. Bottom end should be cut to safely straddle the front engine stand leg. While the engine is in storage, that would significantly unload the stand.

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My too sense:

FWIW, I've been a little shy about leaving engines up in the stand for extended storage. Part of that is because the ground moves every once in a while here. The other is that it takes up a lot more room. Better for me is a wood cradle that sits under the motor mount pads, with cribbing to support the rest of the engine front and rear. 4x4's and creative use of long carriage bolts makes a really stable platform. Four casters underneath make it easily moveable if needed. Then the whole thing can live in a heavy-duty plastic bag, under a workbench or other storage rack.


There's a lot more to consider if the engine is going to be stored longer-term (greater than six months), and other stuff to think about if the humidity is high or the storage area is prone to freezing.

James Bailey

Looks like the removable lower bars with the wheels are also slip fit and have some looseness which adds to the tilt.

Rob Edwards

The tilt doesn't exactly inspire confidence, does it.

Even with the fancy factory stand, they recommended an additional support, the 9128 tool.

Arnworx used to sell an analogous tool, kicking myself for not having bought one since I currently have a use for one.

oups59

Exactly.

oups59

I bought another one (1000 lbs) and it is a lot better. Looks stronger also.

Bertrand Daoust

Nice.
Looks a lot safer than the other one.