Clayborne engine overhaul stand attachments maybe available

[JM 35 Sedan]

There was someone here on Fordbarn, or maybe it was on Facebook, who started a project of reproducing the Clayborne Engine Stand. There were a good number of people who signed up with their interest in buying one, including me, but I never heard anything back from him. Maybe someone else here can provide an update on this.

 

[34fivewindow]

Timing gear is roughly 6-5/8"
Roll a 7" ID ring out of 1/4" flatbar then true it up in a lathe i think would be more economical.

The ID of the front ring is 6 7/8 ,

 

[skidmarks]

The ID of the front ring is 6 7/8 ,

Is that found on an original front fixture?

If so, can you tell if it was made from a rolled piece of flatbar and welded together?

 

[Kerk]

It does NOT look like a rolled piece of flat stock to me... That is the hard piece to come up with. If I could find the right piece of pipe or round stock I could make up the front mount . The rear is a simple piece of Flat stock with the right size short pieces of pipe welded to it and the should bolts to mount it on the bell housing end Have the stand parts and they could built with angle iron and a good set of Casters. kerk

 

[34fivewindow]

Is that found on an original front fixture?

If so, can you tell if it was made from a rolled piece of flatbar and welded together?

Yes the measurement was from an original Clayborne stand. I am home now and will check tomorrow on how the hoop was made.

 

[34fivewindow]

Is that found on an original front fixture?

If so, can you tell if it was made from a rolled piece of flatbar and welded together?

The ring is a three piece casting, the two ears that bolt the ring to the front of the block, are welded to the ring. The ring itself is cast in one piece.

 

[MyFlattyFord]

Talk to Beller Museum in Romeoville Illinois. They have a complete clayborne engine stand. Talk to Jordon. www.bellermuseum.com

 

[alanwoodieman]

cleaned out a Ford mechanics garage and found a complete Clyborne and an extra set of mount both front and rear . if anyone is interested pm me for more info

 

[Ken/Alabama]

That's a great point Kerk. This project will be for pre '49 blocks, will know more late next week.

You can use them on the 49-53 block but you’ll need a truck or Mercury bell housing with the round transmission bolt pattern.

 

[Ken/Alabama]

I need a set.

 

[Zeke3]

I would like to have a Clayborne engine stand. I have thought about trying to build one from scratch or maybe I will stumble across one at an auction sometime.

 

[whygoby]

I have 4 Clayborne stands, and had etched factory tags reproduced, as I was missing a couple for my stands. If interested in a reproduction ID tag, PM me. Thanks, Doug

 

[Fairlane500]

Keen to look at a set when final product is available to see.