Flathead V-8 Engine Stand/Adaptor

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bullrunmotor

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I've heard some say one should never hang a flathead V-8 by the bell housing as most motors. Someone is supposed to make an adaptor that mounts to the side of the block and fits the opening of popular engine stands. Is this good advice? If so-can anybody tell me who makes these engine adaptor brackets for motor stands?
Thanks
 
I think the location is Stumpy's Fab Works in Waterloo, Ill. I have one on order and the construction looks very good. $64 plus shipping. Ed Pitts

stumpysfabworks.zoomshare.com
 
Or you can just make one like this, it bolts to engine exhaust ports. Ken
 

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Bull,
I purchased mine from Flathead Jack in Walnut Creek Calif.
It is a superb piece and the shank fits right into the tube of a heavy duty
engine stand. Be sure your stand is the type that has 4 casters
and the legs have a good spread on them. As you work on the motor
things can get tippy and the 3 legged stands just don't cut it.
Charlie ny
 
bullrunmotor said:
I've heard some say one should never hang a flathead V-8 by the bell housing as most motors. Someone is supposed to make an adaptor that mounts to the side of the block and fits the opening of popular engine stands. Is this good advice? If so-can anybody tell me who makes these engine adaptor brackets for motor stands?
Thanks
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I am planning on making a couple and trying to sell them. $65 bucks seems like a rip off. Mine will be close to the design of what Mr. Ford had back in the day. i do agree with the four caster, two wide leg setup. The only way to go. Good luck in your search. PM me if you are interested in one. Thanks
 
Here are some pictures of a bolt together engine adapter that I designed and built. The beauty of this design is that it can be changed to mount on either side of the block if desired and also adjusted by pivoting up and down to any position you would like to work on the engine. This was all made from material that I had on hand in my shop. No welding required although it could be welded if so desired. I have had a complete 59 engine and '39 ****** hanging on this adapter with no stability problems.

The other adapter that is painted black is made by Stumpy's Fabrication Works. It is basically just like the one Flathead Jack sells but Stumpy's version is ~ $25.00 lower in cost.
 

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I bought one from Stumpy's, and was surprised to discover that the round shaft was EXACTLY the same diameter as the hole in my engine stand. No clearance.
I ended up cutting the shaft off Stumpy's and welding on a new (correct?) size shaft.
I don't remember where I originally bought the engine stand, or where it was made.
It's always something.
 
I got mine from Stumpy's and it has worked fine. However I wish now I had purchsed an engine stand with a gear crank to turn the motor. Rig with motor attached is too heavy to maneuver by hand even using a long pipe for leverage.
 
Not all engine stands are the same - make sure you know the outside diameter for the pipe that slides into the stand and give that to whoever you are buying it from. I have been down this road before …..
 
I have two KR Wilson stands that are missing their bases. One I just bolted directly to the concrete. I didn't like the engine just hanging on that one side, so I welded up a crutch to stick under the other side to take some of the weight. The other one I welded up a base out of some scrap metal I had. I used four casters which are more stable than a three wheeled engine stand, but it does take up a lot of room. It has a couple spots lined with thick rubber to lay parts on and my flathead tools. One of the next projects is to get that gas pump mounted out in front of the garage and get it out of my way.
 

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I have two KR Wilson stands that are missing their bases. One I just bolted directly to the concrete. I didn't like the engine just hanging on that one side, so I welded up a crutch to stick under the other side to take some of the weight. The other one I welded up a base out of some scrap metal I had. I used four casters which are more stable than a three wheeled engine stand, but it does take up a lot of room. It has a couple spots lined with thick rubber to lay parts on and my flathead tools. One of the next projects is to get that gas pump mounted out in front of the garage and get it out of my way.
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you do not want to support the motor from the bell housing, they are not strong enough!! use the manifold holes as has been suggested
 
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