I found these pictures on line in a different forum,
where a guy found he could not get the engine stand inside or positioned around the engine crane legs in any location where he could transfer a suspended engine to his engine stand, frankly this is and always has been an issue that amazed me.
why would almost every engine stand being sold be designed in such a way that the support base design prevents use of an engine crane?
well heres one guys solution (not what Id advise or use)
now as I pointed out previously in a different thread,
swapping to much better quality and taller set of swivel caster wheels, that will be far superior too the small flimsy steel roller casters,
that came on the engine crane, or engine stand,
allows the engine stands to easily roll under the crane legs,
or
the engine crane legs to scoot under the taller engine stand legs,
allowing an easy engine transfer.
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-cus ... 46819.html
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1018
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200337094_200337094
prices, sizes and weight carry capacity, and having brakes built into the design of the caster, vary so shop carefully
yes its going to add some expense, (about $80 if you catch these on sale) but if you add the optional larger casters to an engine stand it allows you to maneuver the legs of the stand so they roll over the crane
Ive used one like this for decades,
BUY AND USE A 3 TON SWIVEL HOOK, ON YOUR ENGINE CRANE, ITS ONE OF THE BEST $20 deals youll ever get
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel ... p-701.html
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel-hoist-hook-crane-hook-safety-latch-3-ton-p-701.html
notice in the picture below the cranks on the WRONG LOCATION
( FOR SOME REASON< THIS IS A COMMON SCREW-UP IN THE TOOLS APPLICATION)
its also a very good idea to remove the distributor and carburetor from the engine,
during the engine install process
and position the leveler body down within 3"-4" of the carb mount flange
to maximize the engine crane lift capacity over fenders and radiators
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/engine-storage-frame-for-your-shop.16499/
where a guy found he could not get the engine stand inside or positioned around the engine crane legs in any location where he could transfer a suspended engine to his engine stand, frankly this is and always has been an issue that amazed me.
why would almost every engine stand being sold be designed in such a way that the support base design prevents use of an engine crane?
well heres one guys solution (not what Id advise or use)
now as I pointed out previously in a different thread,
swapping to much better quality and taller set of swivel caster wheels, that will be far superior too the small flimsy steel roller casters,
that came on the engine crane, or engine stand,
allows the engine stands to easily roll under the crane legs,
or
the engine crane legs to scoot under the taller engine stand legs,
allowing an easy engine transfer.
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-cus ... 46819.html
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=1018
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200337094_200337094
prices, sizes and weight carry capacity, and having brakes built into the design of the caster, vary so shop carefully
yes its going to add some expense, (about $80 if you catch these on sale) but if you add the optional larger casters to an engine stand it allows you to maneuver the legs of the stand so they roll over the crane
Ive used one like this for decades,
BUY AND USE A 3 TON SWIVEL HOOK, ON YOUR ENGINE CRANE, ITS ONE OF THE BEST $20 deals youll ever get
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel ... p-701.html
https://www.mfrexpress.com/alloy-swivel-hoist-hook-crane-hook-safety-latch-3-ton-p-701.html
notice in the picture below the cranks on the WRONG LOCATION
( FOR SOME REASON< THIS IS A COMMON SCREW-UP IN THE TOOLS APPLICATION)
its also a very good idea to remove the distributor and carburetor from the engine,
during the engine install process
and position the leveler body down within 3"-4" of the carb mount flange
to maximize the engine crane lift capacity over fenders and radiators
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/engine-storage-frame-for-your-shop.16499/
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