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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2013: Engine stands
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Young in Mays Landing, NJ on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 08:17 am:

How about we post pictures of our various self-built engine stands, with dimensions, as a quick reference point for others to get ideas when they want to make one.

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Chris Bamford, Edmonton AB on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 09:48 am:

Older photos, no dimensions, but pretty self-explanatory. Built in an evening from a 2x6, some scrap OSB and three castors.




Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By samuel pine on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 10:26 am:

two x fours 15minutes


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jim Thode Chehalis Washington on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 02:11 pm:

Here are some from past threads. Many with plans and dimensions:

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/179374/243752.html?1319907478

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/151889.html?1279901294

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/29/34763.html?1188346443

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/289306.html?1337481446

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/80257/103375.html?1251429889

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/257047/324609.html?1354217834

http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/147784.html

Also of you do a google image search for:
"engine stands site:http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/" (copy and paste everything between the "'s)
you will find literally hundreds photos of Model T engine stands.

Jim


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By JAMES STARKEY Naperville, IL on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 04:14 pm:

Standard T frame only, engine stand.
(No, I didn't cut up a good frame up)
Since those pics were made; hood, battery tray and a mini gas tank have been added.
Jimmy




Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Erich Bruckner, Vancouver, WA on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 04:28 pm:

James, is that a honda C-70 behind there? These stands are inspiring. I have been wanting a good welding project.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Richard Eagle Ida Fls on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 04:30 pm:


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By JAMES STARKEY Naperville, IL on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 04:37 pm:

No Sir. You wont find any Japanese bikes in my shop. ;-)
That's a 1958 Ariel. A British police patrolman's motorcycle with tube radio. Only example in North America (as far as we know)
Now, back to those T engine stands............
Jimmy


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Erich Bruckner, Vancouver, WA on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 04:39 pm:

HHmmmmmm, they sure look similar. Very cool. Sorry for the drift.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Willie K Cordes on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 04:46 pm:

I am not sure what everybody is calling an engine stand. An engine stand to me is one that I can rotate the engine and work on it. Not one to mount the engine and look at it or store it.
The parts house ones work great, I just built an adapter plate to attache the engine to the stand and I can rotate it in a full 360 degree circle. Sure makes it easy to do a full overhaul. Do not have any pictures handy.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Huson, Berthoud, Co. on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 05:32 pm:

Willie Cordes:

I agree with you. If you can't rotate the engine 360% what are they for????

engine stand


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Derek Kiefer - Mantorville, MN on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 05:38 pm:

I plan on building a few that will be stackable. I have too many T engines sitting around taking up space that are not good enough to run, but too nice to stick outside in the elements.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bob McDonald-Federal Way, Wa. on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 05:52 pm:

I agree that a rotating engine stand is great for rebuilding but after it's done it's nice to also have a run-in stand like the ones pictured. I've made both no pictures that I can find quickly.
All part of tinkering with the model T.

Bob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jerome Hoffman, Hays KS on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 06:01 pm:

Think Run test stand, used for starting and running an engine.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Tom Bergmann Sydney - Australia on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 04:47 am:

Here's mine. Already had a sawn in half front cross member with 2 short lengths of frame attached. Welded back together and added square tubing and castors.Bare standLoaded on the trailer


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By John McGinnis in San Jose area, CA. on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 12:02 pm:

This stand is very simple and easy to make. Photo does not show all, but can be imagined.
engine stand


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ake Osterdahl on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 01:51 pm:

I made ​​my wood, nice quiet matter, l does not echo.
Ake


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Willie K Cordes on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 02:25 pm:

John, my sons have one similar to yours with some fairly large wheels that they hook behind a 3 wheel golf cart. They use it at swap meets to haul engines to the trailer. They also have a seat that can be put on the stand to haul a third person around if needed at a swap meet.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Hjortnaes, Men Falls, WI on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 10:57 pm:

Here are the 2 that I have:

The one on the left came with an engine I purchased and I built the other. Using 2x6 lumber gives you more leeway on the placement of the pan arms and you do not need to bolt them down.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Sunday, November 17, 2013 - 11:21 pm:

I made an adapter for mine so the pivot can be moved. Set it between two and three for just the engine,




or back between three and four for the engine with transmission.



Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Young in Mays Landing, NJ on Monday, November 18, 2013 - 08:27 pm:

Steve, I like it!


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