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Old 11-29-2020, 11:14 PM   #15
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Default Re: flathead engine stand

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy View Post
Do NOT bolt a pre 1949 Ford V-8 engine to an engine stand buy the cast bellhousing.
Not safe. May break the cast iron. 1949-53 there is no problem.
This gruesome picture is the result of what Jim (19Fordy) is talking about. Some folks get away with it, but like Dirty Harry said....."Do ya feel lucky? Well, DO YA, PUNK?" DD

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