Is the Harbor Freight engine stand any good?

[@yosoydpfknr2855]

This guy needs more support. Everyone out there trying to teach or show you something currently deserve attention and support.

[@bigmike2149]

I’ve rebuilt over 100 engines over the course of 15 years with the same HF engine stand. Can’t go wrong 👍🏻

[@austinharding9734]

those long stares into the camera are classic

[@nv1493]

I use the 1T as a transmission holder. Do yourself a favor and get the 2T version from HF. Can hold a fully dressed 454 with iron heads with minimum flex. With a coupon about $110, worth every penny. On any stand, suggest replacing the chineseum bolts with true Gr8 hardware. I don't care what markings they put on them, basically hardware bolts.

[@TheChrisey]

The cheapest one I could find was 100 bucks, and that one is pretty cheap lol. It is nice and durable, but lacks quite a few things. I had to lube the rotating part good so it doesn't seize, and the rear wheels only go back and forth. It also has those 4 extra bolts with rubber discs on the end that you can screw in to touch the ground, makes it more stable when holding heavy engines

[@MIketucky350]

I have a 3800 supercharged on one now. 400 lb motor. Seems to be a rock solid stand. I'd rock a small block on it 100%

[@rcharne]

That's good to know. I bought this HB stand many years ago, and never assembled it. But now I have an 3800 engine project and plan to put the 3800 on this stand. IF I got any questions, I know who to ask! lol

[@MIketucky350]

@@3stanTflip m12 x 1.75

[@MIketucky350]

You need 1 4 inch 2 3-3.5 inch and 1 3.5-4inch with washers and a nut

[@Scott.Farkus]

It has a few extra bolts, but it takes 3 months to get a wheel. That says something.

[@JamesDoylesGarage]

Thanks for sharing :) I got a KTool stand. I added additional pin holes to get 45 and 30 degree lock points and I welded a 1/2" nut to the top of the spindle shaft, so I can lock it at any angle.

[@DennisNedryisStillAlive]

Dang, I need a load leveler that size. The chains on mine were strapping the valve covers Thanks for showing how you put the engine on the stand unlike other videos!

[@DanMcD80]

If you have a chevy 350 or bigger do yourself the favor and get the 1ton folding engine stand. The smaller ones flex like crazy with an assembled motor

[@dionfox3334]

Most definitely

[@bobgolleher9195]

I've got one of those holding a cast iron headed BBC and it's been on there for years. And I lube the casters and don't have any issues moving it around. And since the casters are a little wider than on my other engine stands it's very stable.

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

The quality of some of their tools has gotten a lot better over the years. I think they are filling the hole left by Sears when they sold off the Craftsman brand. That was my go to place for tools.

[@mattmgarza]

So that's the half-ton engine stand? It's an excellent engine stand. I've never used another one, but I used it on a Chrysler 2.7 liter and I was super pleased with it. Yeah, it's hard to turn the rotisserie thing but of course it is. It has a fucking engine attached to it. I really like it! It's a great deal. Finding bolts that connect to the engine was kinda hard, but I figured it out.

[@h.m.sdasilveira5710]

Good work, and thank you for taking the time with your review.

[@sfcd4757]

I bought one and its heavy duty overall...heavier than i thought and i still dont mind it...but ONE problem is the wheels. It was missing two washers and E snap rings. I called the company (answered on a Sunday which was crazy) but they said they dont have any in stock. So i was left hangin. So i went to Menards and got some washers and some E clips....one side was not sized right so i shaved the wheel opening down a bit. I was able to install but that side popped off within minutes of moving the stand with the engine on it. I ended up picking up a big variety pack of Snap Rings that Harbor freight sells and used that style instead and no more problems yet....so the wheels suck...be preparred to modify it but its a good base. I want to upgrade the wheels so something much better someday...but not my priority.

[@KH2PM]

Nice review. Yeah when you started to rotate the engine I thought..there goes some loose bolts and probably some oil. Sure enough the oil puked out the distributor hole onto your floor and shoes. DOH!

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

lol yeah I had pulled the drain plug and had let it drain out over night but I guess there was still some in the engine somewhere.

[@TheRaulr151]

Looks like it does what it's supposed to. Greasing the rotate mechanism would probably help too.

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

Thanks, I thought about greasing it and will do that when I put the engine back on the stand when it comes back from the machine shop.

[@joeyfurrdrums]

Intended as purely constructive feedback: music needs to come down about 30%. It should be there just to fill the 'awkward' silence space...like it's playing in the next room. Rock on!

[@edwinmcnew4389]

I just bought one. I hope it works! Looks like it will, at least it has wheels!

[@iamgoat3035]

looks like i have the exact same engine hoist behind you. just got it, hopefully it works well.

[@Aceman597]

Be careful. Had my HF engine crane brand new slowly drop my newly rebult motor . It's fine but left it on crane after pulling out of my pickup to get new stand bolts. By the time I got back it was on the ground. Didnt damage or scrap anything. Must of been slow. I ended up cribbing it with 6x6 blocks till I was able to get on my stand. I think yard sale Made in America stands maybe something to look for next.

[@zerozero1944]

U paid $48 and I had to pay $142 at O'Reillys torque brand and not because I didn't know but because HF inventory control has a tendency to not have items which means things do sell. They really do good work and I must say I missed out on the experience with this engine stand .

[@Plethora.of.Pinatas]

I got one last year. it's scares the hell out of me when ever I move it because it bounces around and sags lol

[@puregsr]

Watching this from the future in 2022, you only paid 45 bucks!? Holy Batman, that inflation is real

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

What does it cost now?

[@puregsr]

@@TheOriginalLugnuts $74.97 before tax and it's on clearance until 3/14 (normally 119.99) And HF got rid of the coupon thing.

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

@@puregsr wow yeah that is some inflation. I guess making stuff in China isn’t as cheap as it used to be.

[@puregsr]

More like our dollars ain't worth much anymore

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

$100 now😂

[@twistedtuned4273]

found this video from looking up harbor freight engine stand but now i am curious about that bandit trans am in the back!

[@Kupacolypse]

I like that shirt. Thanks for the review.

[@TagGeorge]

I have had a few of the Harbor Freight engine stands. They seem to be a mix of the two you have there. My most recent one sagged way more then my previous one.

[@BigDaddyKruze]

Thank you for making this video!

[@destruxandexploze2552]

“This pin goes half way, this other pin goes all the way through, I like that design better.” *starts struggling to put the pin all the way through which would definitely cause some anger issues when you’re doing a long engine build*

[@Pinkielover]

i have that seat.. use it all the time,,, looking into getting that stand ,

[@JB-xg7io]

I hung a Chrysler 440 on one of these and it sagged several inches which really worries me. I'm mostly worried about the assembly between the main plate and the rotating hub. The hub does not protrude into the plate fully (no reason it couldn't) and it's not fully welded on the one side, only a few tacks. All it'd take is for one of those to let go and down it goes. So I'm not going to trust it with that much weight. A 4 banger yeah but not an iron big block. I'll have to go buy their 1 ton version and hope it's a beefier design.

[@frankschwartz7405]

>> it sagged several inches which really worries me

[@DanTheManIOM]

how much does this engine weigh ? maybe that balance comment is why I am struggling with mine, turning it over is just not happening without some serious leverage on my part. -- kitty litter works for absorbing oil, coolant, and other messes !! Just saying... my engine had sludge in it. And puked oil and coolant on the floor.

[@smilsmff]

U H while you are standing next to Engine Hoist see if Hoist and Stand can go together to lift engine off the stand and Vice Versa

[@sito650]

Thanks for the video man 👍🏽

[@StreetWorksMedia]

lol you dumped all that oil in the floor. pretty funny stuff .we've all been there! hahaha

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

lol I know. I swear no matter how hard I try not to I always spill something.

[@thegarage5919]

You could put the wheels off the cheap stand on the not so cheap stand.

[@ChanatorTDraven]

I like the engine hoist you have there. Who makes that? If you don’t mind I’m asking. You have a wonderful day and be safe out there.

[@rabie4x4]

I never tried to change the oil that way!

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

Probably not the best or easiest way lol.

[@vitooo9088]

whats a good lift and stand I should look into?

[@dallas9795]

Ummm I think u can buy some caster wheels at home depot...

[@dimefever1006]

Don't trust them honestly, bought a trans jack from hf and during installation the wheel stud broke off! The engine stands seem to lean forward, I would weld support legs or just buy a better quality one.

[@lowridingtrucks88]

👍 Thanks

[@itsturbinetime]

I think I'm a fat arse or something because my hf roller seat broke the metal snapped on me.

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

I think HF stuff is hit or miss. Mine is still doing fine and I abuse all of my tools.

[@larryolveda5018]

Found one on Facebook for 20 bucks!!

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

Good score! I heard they’ve gone way up in price since I made the video.

[@michealmontez8832]

Homedepot and Lowe's has wheels.

[@blackbeard0074]

😂😂😂

[@michaelhayward7790]

I use mine as a skateboard

[@johnlieske8908]

EVERYTHING FROM OVERSEAS IS ALWAYS OVER RATED FOR WEIGHT COMPACITY .

[@pirihern9329]

I have a tiny garage. If bigger I would get the engine stand and hoist. Im in ct. Need to get outa here taxes galore retired. Wife wants me to buy bigger house bigger garage. 67 getting old

[@penlam]

I think there has to be one underlying reason why so many of these are on the market as used, they are just poor quality. They can't under-engineer these things anymore than they have already.

[@jamesworsham125]

You are aware that the engine is an Oldsmobile?

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

Yes I am, did a make a mistake and call it something else in the video? Been a while since I watched it.

[@jamesr.riverasr.4678]

Harbor freight has the wheels for your expensive one.

[@gavincarroll2553]

I don't understand why buy a 2 ton hoist and a half ton stand

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

That’s how they come. The stand doesn’t have to do anything other then hold the engine and most car, truck and SUV engines are less then 500 lbs which is half the stands rating. As for the hoist as you extend the arm out the rating drops down. The higher tonnage hoists have a longer reach which is needed for some cars including my Trans Am. Also when pulling the engine the force on the hoist might be greater then the weight of the engine if for example you have a stuck mount so a higher rating is good to have.

[@ryan2617]

The roller chair sucks the seat brakes off

[@Raindrops4891]

5 years later that engine stand is 100 not 45 lolololol

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

It’s just insane how prices have gone up so much

[@حسينحسين-ت1ز6د]

كم قياسات الحاملة

[@Aywallingurgirl]

yo word of advice bro if you wanna make youtube videos learn how to snap your fingers and time travel....less atari video game music while your talking ....and finally less procrastinating and more doing other than that.....cool story.

[@eddiethacker5289]

Hell no not worth carrying home

[@vjimenez135595]

Lmfaow

[@orangeshell8]

You fail to have the ability to cut and weld new wheels on

[@fernandoarielmazzoletti4695]

La hacer re larga hermano malísimo

[@preacher031163]

Ramble...blah blah...get to it

[@V8SKULLS]

Just buy new wheels from Harbor freight

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

I tried, at the time they didn’t sell them. I searched all over for them. I might have to go back and see if they have them now.

[@V8SKULLS]

@TheOriginalLugnuts I'm sorry, I meant to say, I have the same stand just older, the one in That awful orange, I was working on/rebuilding a 351 Cleveland and she was heavy, bent the o/g wheels, the same you have. So got a pair the bolt on from the bottom, I cut out some 1/4" flat steel plate. Welded to the bottom, and bolted down the new wheels. She's rolling great to this day, made the modification back in 2008'

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

@@V8SKULLS I’ll have to try that. One of the engine stands I have is missing a wheel so I think I’ll modify it as you did.

[@V8SKULLS]

@TheOriginalLugnuts Very Kool, good luck, let me know how it comes out.? Have wonderful night

[@Channel_unavailable614]

Weirdo!!!

[@peterfurek9392]

GREAT JOB BUT THE BACKROUND MUSIC IS TO LOUD AND ANNOYING

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

It was one of my first videos and editing videos. I’ll get better at it.

[@DrTentaCulo]

So it doesn’t come with bolts to bolt the engine with it? You have to get them at a hardware store, what strength do I need to get? I couldn’t quite hear. Was it grade A or grade 8 I will be buying this stand soon

[@TheOriginalLugnuts]

no because every engine has different bolts. the bolts that attach the Transmission to the enine will be too small to use so what I do is take one and match up the diameter and threads to a longer bolt at the hardware store. I prefer grade 8 bolts but regular ones will probably be fine. they are not much more money so I go with them because they are stronger.