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Lowell Fast · 02-09-2016, 10:20 PM

Where is the best place on the block to mount the support for turning the engine while working on it ? There are 2 holes on the water flange which are in the center of the engine. There are 4 holes on the rear but 2 of those are on the thinner casting on the bottom of the block at the crank case lip.

Gary WA · 02-09-2016, 10:27 PM

side. with proper bracket for mounting engine. See my avatar.Model A Vendors sell these.

Mike V. Florida · 02-09-2016, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary WA

Side with proper bracket for mounting engine. See my avatar.Model A Vendors sell these.

Ditto, you can get at everything real easy. Even the tool makers of the day such as KR Wilson used this method.

Fred K-OR · 02-09-2016, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary WA

side. with proper bracket for mounting engine. See my avatar.Model A Vendors sell these.

I agree on this type.

Dodge · 02-09-2016, 11:51 PM

I really like the crank turner....

kenparker · 02-10-2016, 08:03 AM

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Now that is one nice engine stand.

Dave in MN · 02-10-2016, 06:10 PM

This is a repeat of a post made in late 2015:

I have attached a few photos of the engine stand adapters I use. I greatly prefer for engine break-down and assembly to use the adapter that holds the engine from the rear. The rear mount adapter allows for much easier access to the internals of the engine for all portions of the assembly. Once assembled, I change the engine over to a side mount to allow the mounting and truing of the flywheel housing and flywheel. This change over only takes 3 minutes with a chain hoist. I also prefer a single wheel at the center of the engine stand. Some say it is a bit "tippy", I do not find it to be. I have two stands with a wider setting of two wheels under the center of the engine and I find my self constantly tripping over the extra width of these stands and they are the least used stands in my shop.
Note that I have permanently welded the spacers and arms of the adapter to the main plate to provide a more ridged assembly and to have repeatability in the setup. I use the top two holes in the block that hold the two ears on the flywheel housing and the two lowest holes near the panrail. All of these holes require a 7/16" NC bolt. Your spacer length will dictate the length of bolt required. For safety, make sure you have about 1/2" engagement of bolt into the block.
I build about 25 engines each year and break-down quite a few more. I am stating what works best for me. JMO.
Good Day!

www.durableperformance.net

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tbirdtbird · 02-10-2016, 08:29 PM

Dave, is that a KRW issue claw hammer you are using on that crank in pic #3 LOL

Lowell Fast · 02-10-2016, 10:47 PM

Thanks for all the quick replies . Ordered side adapter.

Dave in MN · 02-11-2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tbirdtbird

Dave, is that a KRW issue claw hammer you are using on that crank in pic #3 LOL

Considering the tool is blurred in the photo, you are very observant...Thanks for noticing...Yes it is an early issue, supposedly a prototype, KR Wilson cotter pin removal tool 16.9 oz with the rare curved claw option. I may have the only three in existence. See the loose page insert included between pages 3 and 4 of the March 1928 brochure for KR Wilson tools if you want to see what it looks like.

I would let one go but it would not be inexpensive!

Good Day!

Bruce of MN · 02-11-2016, 01:06 PM

I use the claw hammer my wife found in the parking lot before we met.

02-09-2016, 10:20 PM	#1
Lowell Fast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: 23834 Posts: 88	Engine Support Device Where is the best place on the block to mount the support for turning the engine while working on it ? There are 2 holes on the water flange which are in the center of the engine. There are 4 holes on the rear but 2 of those are on the thinner casting on the bottom of the block at the crank case lip.

02-09-2016, 11:51 PM	#5
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,495	Re: Engine Support Device I really like the crank turner....

02-10-2016, 08:03 AM	#6
kenparker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Van, Texas Posts: 1,122	Re: Engine Support Device Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Now that is one nice engine stand.

02-10-2016, 06:10 PM	#7
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: Engine Support Device This is a repeat of a post made in late 2015: I have attached a few photos of the engine stand adapters I use. I greatly prefer for engine break-down and assembly to use the adapter that holds the engine from the rear. The rear mount adapter allows for much easier access to the internals of the engine for all portions of the assembly. Once assembled, I change the engine over to a side mount to allow the mounting and truing of the flywheel housing and flywheel. This change over only takes 3 minutes with a chain hoist. I also prefer a single wheel at the center of the engine stand. Some say it is a bit "tippy", I do not find it to be. I have two stands with a wider setting of two wheels under the center of the engine and I find my self constantly tripping over the extra width of these stands and they are the least used stands in my shop. Note that I have permanently welded the spacers and arms of the adapter to the main plate to provide a more ridged assembly and to have repeatability in the setup. I use the top two holes in the block that hold the two ears on the flywheel housing and the two lowest holes near the panrail. All of these holes require a 7/16" NC bolt. Your spacer length will dictate the length of bolt required. For safety, make sure you have about 1/2" engagement of bolt into the block. I build about 25 engines each year and break-down quite a few more. I am stating what works best for me. JMO. Good Day! www.durableperformance.net Click on the photos below to enlarge: .

02-10-2016, 08:29 PM	#8
tbirdtbird BANNED Join Date: May 2012 Location: inside your RAM Posts: 3,134	Re: Engine Support Device Dave, is that a KRW issue claw hammer you are using on that crank in pic #3 LOL __________________ '31 180A

02-10-2016, 10:47 PM	#9
Lowell Fast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: 23834 Posts: 88	Re: Engine Support Device Thanks for all the quick replies . Ordered side adapter.

02-11-2016, 01:06 PM	#11
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: Engine Support Device I use the claw hammer my wife found in the parking lot before we met.