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I have searched for the answers on the site but still need some guidance. I have a 1916 Touring and have removed the body for restoration. I have forgotten the reassembly order. Do the splash shields attach below the body on top of the mounting pads? Second question what engine stand do you recommend?
Thanks,
Campbell Tellman II
Beaufort, NC

Yes, the splash shields are “sandwiched” between the body and the frame.


I’m not sure I understand your second question.

At least he didn't ask what kind of oil to put in it once reassembled....

The only concern with using mounting pads is they lift the body a bit and may cause misalignment when securing the firewall to the frame. In my case I drilled the firewall bracket to frame holes after I mounted the body with the pads sandwiched between the body and the splash aprons. So no issue. Reaon I did not place the pads betwern the aprons and frame was because I wanted the aprons to fit under the lip of the running boards correctly. Probably not an issue but I didnt want to raise the aprons on the frame.

I can't recommend a brand or model, because the business end of this stand is home made. But I can tell you about some features.
One is the part that attaches to the engine. At the bottom it has two pegs that fit into pan bolt holes. At the top are two holes for water inlet bolts. The thing is made so it can rotate 360º, holding the engine nose down, nose up, top up or bottom up. It turned out that the third feature is one I haven't used much, but it has come in handy. That is a provision for shifting the center of gravity depending on whether you are working with or without the transmission.

Jeff,
You have a great design. I have used (barrowed) a stand similar to yours, except it didn't have the feature of shifting the center of gravity. That would have made handling the engine transmission assembly much easier.

Art Mirtes

The K R Wilson model T engine stand is the way to go. You’ll need to find one and they are not cheap but I’m my opinion, worth the price.

I bought an adapter for model T and A blocks from Stipe Machine a few years back. It fits any standard engine stand. I don't know if they still make them.

I like your adaptor Steve. Does a model T adaptor work on a model A also? Really nice to see you posting again. Happy Easter!!

Go to Lang's web site and do an advanced search for "engine stand" they have what you need. http://www.modeltford.com/

On body reassembly; just wrapping up a restoration on a 25 Touring and found it helpful to go the Reassembly chapter in the Ford Service Manual and put together my own punch list for the process.

Using the same height and width dimensions as the frame, I made one out of 2”x 4”s which served me well. Assembled using 2 1/2” drywall screws, I made it waist high so it made working on the engine very easy. Very sturdy and hardly cost anything. When I was done, I disassembled it and used the lumber on other projects. No storage room needed. Jim Patrick