Engine Stand

The best thing about the side mount adapt. is that the weight is close to the column and not extending out with the included leverage. With the high cost of Flywheel housings, I would rather not mount to it as in the image on post 40. My opinion, no question it can be done.
 
Anyone know the angle of the exhaust ports if I wanted to make a side mount engine stand adapter?
I don’t have the engine out yet and the adapters I see on the web look like about 45deg.

Is it that simple?
8BA flathead
 
I would guess that on an 8BA flathead that they're at 45° to the centreline of the block.

On a Model A the engine stand adapter is usually on the opposite side from the exhaust ports.
 
Shootinok said:
Anyone know the angle of the exhaust ports if I wanted to make a side mount engine stand adapter?
I don’t have the engine out yet and the adapters I see on the web look like about 45deg.

Is it that simple?
8BA flathead
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fab in place,its how i built the stand bracket in post 21..dont measure just fit it up and weld..
 
Shootinok said:
Anyone know the angle of the exhaust ports if I wanted to make a side mount engine stand adapter?
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If I am reading your question correctly, the exhaust ports are parallel with the deck and the centerline of the crankshaft. The angle of the exhaust ports are because of the engine's inclination as it is mounted in the frame. If I am also understanding your idea, I would think that mounting on the port side would be a huge detriment when you were adjusting valves. Am I missing something?
 
Thanks all !
I meant to ask this in the early V8 section - you guys are really a great wealth of knowledge and your assistance is appreciated.
 
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