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LandonL · 06-26-2010, 10:31 PM

I plan to only use this once for my Inline 6 rebuild, http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-...and-32915.html

Anyone ever get one of these?

ERASER5 · 06-27-2010, 02:56 AM

In a word, NO.

We call that a "tippy" stand. Hang your motor on it, try to move the stand, you always do, and BOOM. Engine hits the floor, and hopefully not you! I know. It says "Won't tip over." They lie. Notice that only the cheapest one "Wont' tip over"? That is because it is not an issue with the others.

Get a stand that at least has a "T" at the front and 4 wheels. Better yet, get one that has two legs and 4 wheels.

Only $10 more.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...and-32916.html

Only $50 more.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...and-67015.html

I have 1000-lb one my self. No issues, but I try to center the block by weight, twice. Once with the heads, and once without the heads. That helps keep things under control when turning the block over.

hatt · 06-30-2010, 12:02 AM

We've had a "tippy" stand for as long as I can remember and it's never tipped over. It has to be 40+ years old and gone through dozens of engines.

ERASER5 · 06-30-2010, 01:20 AM

Would that we all be should so lucky. For $10, I prefer to trust in extra steel.

ol_skool_chevy · 06-30-2010, 01:28 AM

I have this one....I love it...VERY VERY tough stand
http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...and-67015.html

Chevydude56 · 07-03-2010, 10:28 PM

The minimum I would use is the 4 wheel stand. I have used the "tippy" stand before and bought 2 stands with 4 wheels'
Here is a 20% off coupon for HF , Makes the $49 one $39
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http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html...mages/20_c.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

In a word, NO.

We call that a "tippy" stand. Hang your motor on it, try to move the stand, you always do, and BOOM. Engine hits the floor, and hopefully not you! I know. It says "Won't tip over." They lie. Notice that only the cheapest one "Wont' tip over"? That is because it is not an issue with the others.

Get a stand that at least has a "T" at the front and 4 wheels. Better yet, get one that has two legs and 4 wheels.

Only $10 more.
http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...and-32916.html

Only $50 more.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...and-67015.html

I have 1000-lb one my self. No issues, but I try to center the block by weight, twice. Once with the heads, and once without the heads. That helps keep things under control when turning the block over.

Ben IV · 07-04-2010, 01:09 AM

Yeah definatly spend the cash for a 4 wheeled model, there is a reason they dont make three wheeled atvs anymore. I like the ones that have two seprate legs instead of the single with two wheels at the end.

cableguy0 · 07-04-2010, 01:51 AM

The 3 wheel stands are a good way to have a lot of new shiny parts turn into scraped and dented junk. Get a 4 wheel stand. They are safer.

Sillyoldman · 07-04-2010, 12:32 PM

I'm considering this one http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WMR-W41031/?rtype=10

I have a four wheel one. It's your typical crap stand from HF, shucks...ect. I put one of my 455's on it and it leaned so bad that I would not even stand near it unless it was hooked to my hoist as a safety precaution.

powerdriver 1958 · 07-04-2010, 01:21 PM

I like the looks of that one SOM

68GMCCustom · 07-04-2010, 01:26 PM

I bought the 1000lb one from Harbor Freight. Its the bare minimum I'd say. Because of the casters and rear wheel mounting....its not even supposed to be a "roller" in the way I'd think of a roller...with weight as opposed to w/o it.

hatt · 07-04-2010, 10:49 PM

Maybe that's why we never had any problems with that OLD "tippy" stand we have. It would probably hold the truck before thinking about flexing.

LandonL · 07-04-2010, 10:53 PM

I bought the 1000LB one at harbor freight. My Inline-Six is sitting on it right now.

*Ticker* · 07-05-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hatt

We've had a "tippy" stand for as long as I can remember and it's never tipped over. It has to be 40+ years old and gone through dozens of engines.

It only takes one...

For folks not as confident in their good luck, *never* buy anything other than a 4-wheel stand.

hatt · 07-05-2010, 11:09 PM

I'm going to be taking my chances with ol tippy once again with a 250 soon. Or maybe 5.3...

ERASER5 · 07-06-2010, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LandonL

I bought the 1000LB one at harbor freight. My Inline-Six is sitting on it right now.

Good man!

cdowns · 07-06-2010, 06:57 AM

if you're plan is only once to use// i'd not bother with a stand at all, 6cyl are easy enough to build without one. all you need to b able to do is outthink the process

**kev2809** · 07-17-2010, 11:01 PM

i got the 750lb from hf...by accident. i told the guy get me the 1000lb one, he brings it to the counter, ring it up, i get home and notice the box...750lb. s.o.b....

didnt want to take it back after putting it together, so i used it anyways. i got my 305 on it now, seems ok but it is a little scary. it rolled ok with 2 people pushing it just to be safe. i still dont let the kids go around it though lol

ERASER5 · 07-18-2010, 12:57 AM

Bolt or weld a "T" to the front, add some steel vertically just clear of the ground and you are good. If the stand starts to tip, the vertical strut will hit and stop the movement. That's what I would do.

*C-10 simplex* · 09-30-2010, 10:34 PM

i just got the harbor freight #32915 "tippy" stand for $48 before i read this thread.

Now i don't have heads (took them off before putting the block on the stand), intake, water pump etc. so it "seems" ok----i'm working with a little less weight. (small block)

The directions say it's not designed to be moved with a load on it, but again with the lesser weight i'm dealing with it seems ok---moves pretty easily on concrete. i think the key is to keep the floor and wheels clean.

If you can possibly spring for it, yes get at least 4 wheels and those gear driven rotating pieces are nice.

If, however, you are tight on budget AND space AND understand and can accept the safety risk AND only rebuild engines once in a blue moon, then maybe this stand could work. Actually on second thought i can't/don't recommend it. i will say that it is doing it's job though.

This stand takes up even less space than a 4 wheeled folding stand.

srr · 10-06-2010, 01:33 AM

Lubricate the wheels and swivels before each use, it will roll much easier. NEVER move the stand without the mounting head pinned, it can and will pull out! I've done it many moons ago to a 400 I was getting ready to install in my GTO. Lucky for me it fell straight down just missing my foot and only ruined the oil pan. I do prefer that four wheeled stand with the separate front legs. The first time you want to use an oil pan under it you'll see why.

*C-10 simplex* · 10-10-2010, 02:40 PM

UPDATE:

As i roll the engine over more and more, the mounting piece that rotates (not sure what to call it) tends to walk forward. Now, i can't get the safety pin back in.

But other than that, it seems to be doing the job ok.

i'm still hesitant to recommend this stand though.

*C-10 simplex* · 10-11-2010, 07:32 PM

UPDATE:

You probably already know this, but i've found that if you put a little oil between the adapter "yoke" and the housing it will turn much easier.

06-26-2010, 10:31 PM	#1
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Good Engine Stand? I plan to only use this once for my Inline 6 rebuild, http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-...and-32915.html Anyone ever get one of these? __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

06-27-2010, 02:56 AM	#2
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Good Engine Stand? In a word, NO. We call that a "tippy" stand. Hang your motor on it, try to move the stand, you always do, and BOOM. Engine hits the floor, and hopefully not you! I know. It says "Won't tip over." They lie. Notice that only the cheapest one "Wont' tip over"? That is because it is not an issue with the others. Get a stand that at least has a "T" at the front and 4 wheels. Better yet, get one that has two legs and 4 wheels. Only $10 more. http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb...and-32916.html Only $50 more. http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...and-67015.html I have 1000-lb one my self. No issues, but I try to center the block by weight, twice. Once with the heads, and once without the heads. That helps keep things under control when turning the block over. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

06-30-2010, 01:20 AM	#4
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Good Engine Stand? Would that we all be should so lucky. For $10, I prefer to trust in extra steel. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

06-30-2010, 01:28 AM	#5
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Good Engine Stand? I have this one....I love it...VERY VERY tough stand http://www.harborfreight.com/2000-lb...and-67015.html __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

07-04-2010, 01:09 AM	#7
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: Good Engine Stand? Yeah definatly spend the cash for a 4 wheeled model, there is a reason they dont make three wheeled atvs anymore. I like the ones that have two seprate legs instead of the single with two wheels at the end. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

06-30-2010, 12:02 AM	#3
hatt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 47	Re: Good Engine Stand? We've had a "tippy" stand for as long as I can remember and it's never tipped over. It has to be 40+ years old and gone through dozens of engines.

07-04-2010, 01:51 AM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: Good Engine Stand? The 3 wheel stands are a good way to have a lot of new shiny parts turn into scraped and dented junk. Get a 4 wheel stand. They are safer. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

07-04-2010, 12:32 PM	#9
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Good Engine Stand? I'm considering this one http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WMR-W41031/?rtype=10 I have a four wheel one. It's your typical crap stand from HF, shucks...ect. I put one of my 455's on it and it leaned so bad that I would not even stand near it unless it was hooked to my hoist as a safety precaution. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-04-2010, 01:21 PM	#10
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Good Engine Stand? I like the looks of that one SOM

07-04-2010, 01:26 PM	#11
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Good Engine Stand? I bought the 1000lb one from Harbor Freight. Its the bare minimum I'd say. Because of the casters and rear wheel mounting....its not even supposed to be a "roller" in the way I'd think of a roller...with weight as opposed to w/o it. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-04-2010, 10:49 PM	#12
hatt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 47	Re: Good Engine Stand? Maybe that's why we never had any problems with that OLD "tippy" stand we have. It would probably hold the truck before thinking about flexing.

07-04-2010, 10:53 PM	#13
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Good Engine Stand? I bought the 1000LB one at harbor freight. My Inline-Six is sitting on it right now. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

07-05-2010, 11:09 PM	#15
hatt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 47	Re: Good Engine Stand? I'm going to be taking my chances with ol tippy once again with a 250 soon. Or maybe 5.3...

07-06-2010, 06:57 AM	#17
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Good Engine Stand? if you're plan is only once to use// i'd not bother with a stand at all, 6cyl are easy enough to build without one. all you need to b able to do is outthink the process __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-17-2010, 11:01 PM	#18
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: Good Engine Stand? i got the 750lb from hf...by accident. i told the guy get me the 1000lb one, he brings it to the counter, ring it up, i get home and notice the box...750lb. s.o.b.... didnt want to take it back after putting it together, so i used it anyways. i got my 305 on it now, seems ok but it is a little scary. it rolled ok with 2 people pushing it just to be safe. i still dont let the kids go around it though lol __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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07-18-2010, 12:57 AM	#19
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Good Engine Stand? Bolt or weld a "T" to the front, add some steel vertically just clear of the ground and you are good. If the stand starts to tip, the vertical strut will hit and stop the movement. That's what I would do. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

09-30-2010, 10:34 PM	#20
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Good Engine Stand? i just got the harbor freight #32915 "tippy" stand for $48 before i read this thread. Now i don't have heads (took them off before putting the block on the stand), intake, water pump etc. so it "seems" ok----i'm working with a little less weight. (small block) The directions say it's not designed to be moved with a load on it, but again with the lesser weight i'm dealing with it seems ok---moves pretty easily on concrete. i think the key is to keep the floor and wheels clean. If you can possibly spring for it, yes get at least 4 wheels and those gear driven rotating pieces are nice. If, however, you are tight on budget AND space AND understand and can accept the safety risk AND only rebuild engines once in a blue moon, then maybe this stand could work. Actually on second thought i can't/don't recommend it. i will say that it is doing it's job though. This stand takes up even less space than a 4 wheeled folding stand. Last edited by C-10 simplex; 09-30-2010 at 10:42 PM.

10-06-2010, 01:33 AM	#21
srr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: lakeside california Posts: 44	Re: Good Engine Stand? Lubricate the wheels and swivels before each use, it will roll much easier. NEVER move the stand without the mounting head pinned, it can and will pull out! I've done it many moons ago to a 400 I was getting ready to install in my GTO. Lucky for me it fell straight down just missing my foot and only ruined the oil pan. I do prefer that four wheeled stand with the separate front legs. The first time you want to use an oil pan under it you'll see why.

10-10-2010, 02:40 PM	#22
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Good Engine Stand? UPDATE: As i roll the engine over more and more, the mounting piece that rotates (not sure what to call it) tends to walk forward. Now, i can't get the safety pin back in. But other than that, it seems to be doing the job ok. i'm still hesitant to recommend this stand though. Last edited by C-10 simplex; 10-10-2010 at 02:53 PM.

10-11-2010, 07:32 PM	#23
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Good Engine Stand? UPDATE: You probably already know this, but i've found that if you put a little oil between the adapter "yoke" and the housing it will turn much easier.

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