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jtucker · 03-10-2023, 12:02 PM

When mounting a model A engine to an engine stand, which bolt holes should be used?

The crankshaft sticks out so far in the back that it is proving difficult to get solid mount to then engine stand head.

Thx.

nkaminar · 03-10-2023, 12:56 PM

Mount to the coolant inlet on the side of the engine. Use grade 5 or better bolts that are fully engaged in the threaded holes. Use washers if too long. I had to weld my arms to the plate to keep them from rotating. I can grind the weld away if the stand is needed for a more modern engine (doubtful).

Oldgearz · 03-10-2023, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

Mount to the coolant inlet on the side of the engine. Use grade 5 or better bolts that are fully engaged in the threaded holes. Use washers if too long. I had to weld my arms to the plate to keep them from rotating. I can grind the weld away if the stand is needed for a more modern engine (doubtful).

I usually see bottom supports that mount to the oil pan holes in addition to those in the picture. I suppose if the pan and head and starter and manifold are all removed the engine will be considerably lighter.

TerryO · 03-10-2023, 01:14 PM

It sounds like the OP is trying to mount the engine from the back without an adapter...

TOB

jgriffin · 03-10-2023, 01:31 PM

I mounted mine with the 1st part of the transmission housing attached to the motor.

nkaminar · 03-10-2023, 03:02 PM

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Although the photo in my post shows a stripped engine, the engine was mounted on the stand while it was being disassembled. The two threaded holes in the side of the block are enough to support the assembled short block (no manifolds, starter, generator, head, etc. but including the flywheel housing, flywheel, clutch assembly, and pan). Not having the pins in the holes for the bolts for the pan means that the pan can be installed while the engine is on the stand. It also means you don't have to buy the adapter.

jtucker · 03-10-2023, 03:31 PM

Thanks, guys! It always pays to get a second opinion !

Bruce of MN · 03-11-2023, 05:18 AM

My cobbled up bracket:

Afordman31 · 03-11-2023, 11:16 AM

A clean way to go!

katy · 03-11-2023, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Afordman31

A clean way to go!

I like it!!!

Bob Bidonde · 03-12-2023, 11:50 AM

This is my hookup to an engine stand:

nkaminar · 03-12-2023, 06:51 PM

Bob, That will work well except when it comes time to mount the flywheel housing, flywheel and clutch parts. Those parts should be installed with the engine vertical, nose down.

03-10-2023, 12:02 PM	#1
jtucker Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Roseville, MN Posts: 32	Engine Stand Question When mounting a model A engine to an engine stand, which bolt holes should be used? The crankshaft sticks out so far in the back that it is proving difficult to get solid mount to then engine stand head. Thx.

03-10-2023, 01:14 PM	#4
TerryO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. GA Posts: 532	Re: Engine Stand Question It sounds like the OP is trying to mount the engine from the back without an adapter... TOB

03-10-2023, 01:31 PM	#5
jgriffin Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: North Idaho Posts: 28	Re: Engine Stand Question I mounted mine with the 1st part of the transmission housing attached to the motor.

03-10-2023, 03:02 PM	#6
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Engine Stand Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Although the photo in my post shows a stripped engine, the engine was mounted on the stand while it was being disassembled. The two threaded holes in the side of the block are enough to support the assembled short block (no manifolds, starter, generator, head, etc. but including the flywheel housing, flywheel, clutch assembly, and pan). Not having the pins in the holes for the bolts for the pan means that the pan can be installed while the engine is on the stand. It also means you don't have to buy the adapter. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

03-10-2023, 03:31 PM	#7
jtucker Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Roseville, MN Posts: 32	Re: Engine Stand Question Thanks, guys! It always pays to get a second opinion !

03-11-2023, 05:18 AM	#8
Bruce of MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: VA Posts: 1,410	Re: Engine Stand Question My cobbled up bracket:

03-12-2023, 06:51 PM	#12
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Engine Stand Question Bob, That will work well except when it comes time to mount the flywheel housing, flywheel and clutch parts. Those parts should be installed with the engine vertical, nose down. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.