Engine start stand plans IV

3rd video of building after my initial paper plans!

[@kenjackson4177]

As so many others have said… nice job. THIS video series has really made me want to finally build a run stand. Some of the major design points I never considered until now, How to transfer an engine from a regular holder/stand,, to the run stand and back….Large castors for height, and the trailer jack is genius. Very nice 👍

[@WeekendPursuitOutdoors]

Thank you sir....1 other thing Id suggest is to mount the radiator on some sort of hinge mount that way you can swing it out of the way for easy cam swaps. With mine I'd have to unbolt the radiator to swap out a camshaft!

[@ronniehenson4122]

Very nice engine run stand for a Chevrolet, if you ever decide to build a Ford engine you will need to have a stand that will accommodate a transmission or bell housing due to the starter that mounts to the bell housing / transmission. Also make sure that the casters are at least 6" tall or caster extensions on the bottom so that the engine hoist will roll underneath it so you can drop the engine down into the cradle of your new stand. Engine run stands are the only way to go. Solves a lot of problems before you install it into your car. Good job! I'm a Chevy guy and love BBC's

[@benchracing8820]

Hey Ronnie I didn't know about this Ford starter plate until I saw one on another KZbin video. type in SBF block starter plate Probably have toshorten two of the Engine Stand arms but it would work. then just use some washers or shims if you put Chevy back on.

[@mrferris]

Very nice. Really like the jack idea.

[@WeekendPursuitOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@paintham9430]

I like the jack. Kiss- keep it simple

[@timoneal9654]

Great job. I will use many aspects of your build here. I wasn't a big fan, at first, of the trailer jack mainly because I like the idea of leaving room for the transmission if you want to run that in too. But, it appears your jack can move side to side. I think I'll incorporate some kind of trans mount or oil pan support off the same jack so you can go either way. I like how you retained engine rollover. I will see if I can figure out how to incorporate a crank rollover gear too. I think these stands make the most sense when they can also be full-on assembly stands. Well done!

[@farmboy30117]

I like the color!

[@WeekendPursuitOutdoors]

Sorry I haven't got you the wiring info! I'm going to try and get a new video together over the next 2 days!

[@phy6heavyindustries898]

Nice stand! How much square tubing did you end up using?

[@kylegibson4614]

any way i can get a set of those plans man? awesome build!

[@WeekendPursuitOutdoors]

Hey nelsonpe27 send me your email address and Ill type it all up for you with a couple detailed pictures to go along with it! Remember though in my set up Im running off the battery with no alternator!