Is the MAC's auto parts Model A Ford Engine Stand Adapter necessary?

[TerryO]

I noticed he has a couple of Advantage lifts.


TOB

[SeaSlugs]

I used the cheap tri leg harbor freight stand and 2 pieces of scrap angle iron. Used 2 of the factory arms bolted to the 2 side water outlet bolts and 2 pieces of scrap angle iron to two of the oil pan bolt holes.

i did make a homemade wood stand to set the engine on its mounting ears to mount the oil pan tho. And ran it on that stand. Now its currently being repurposed as a door caddy haha.

[katy]

I had one of those "tri-leg" stands and found it very unstable w/an engine on it. I replaced the single caster w/a piece of channel iron w/a caster on each end. Made it very stable.

[jg61hawk]

WTSHNN- Nice video link, thanks.

[McMimmcs]

Snyder’s quality of service has certainly deteriorated, no longer first choice for me and two close friends.

[SeaSlugs]

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Originally Posted by katy

I had one of those "tri-leg" stands and found it very unstable w/an engine on it. I replaced the single caster w/a piece of channel iron w/a caster on each end. Made it very stable.

yea it definitely wasnt the most stable thing around but it worked.
I see they dont even carry it and did what you did haha:

https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...and-69886.html

[California Travieso]

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

yea it definitely wasnt the most stable thing around but it worked.
I see they dont even carry it and did what you did haha:

https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...and-69886.html

SeaSlugs,

I bought the HF 2000 lb. Engine Hoist because it looked a lot sturdier than the 1000 lb. Hoist. I am thinking of buying the 1000 lb. engine stand but I notice the tiny wheels in the back. Have they been any problem for you or anyone else that has one? I’ve been thinking of going with the 2000 lb. Stand just to be on the safe side.

By the way, are SeaSlugs closely related to Banana Slugs found in the Redwood Forests?

David Serrano

[SeaSlugs]

Originally Posted by California Travieso

SeaSlugs,

I bought the HF 2000 lb. Engine Hoist because it looked a lot sturdier than the 1000 lb. Hoist. I am thinking of buying the 1000 lb. engine stand but I notice the tiny wheels in the back. Have they been any problem for you or anyone else that has one? I’ve been thinking of going with the 2000 lb. Stand just to be on the safe side.

By the way, are SeaSlugs closely related to Banana Slugs found in the Redwood Forests?

David Serrano

it really wasnt too bad. If you've got somewhat smooth concrete its fine. No idea on the slugs but id imagine so haha

[old31]

Originally Posted by Bob C

Save yourself money and headaches and get it from Snyders,
Mac's is the last place you want to get parts.

I agree 100%.

[katy]

Originally Posted by SeaSlugs

yea it definitely wasnt the most stable thing around but it worked.
I see they dont even carry it and did what you did haha:

https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...and-69886.html

Being in Canada mine didn't come from HF, Being that I bought it over 20 years ago I don't even remember where I bought it, possibly from KMS tools. Last modification to it, about 5-8 years ago was a 60-1 worm drive reduction gear.

[SeaSlugs]

Originally Posted by katy

Being in Canada mine didn't come from HF, Being that I bought it over 20 years ago I don't even remember where I bought it, possibly from KMS tools. Last modification to it, about 5-8 years ago was a 60-1 worm drive reduction gear.

yes flipping and engine over on these stands is always a bit of a scare. Best to have someone help you. The gearbox would of been very nice to just slowly roll over and it catch itself.

[McMimmcs]

Originally Posted by holdover

I understand they have a few Model As, does anyone have a link to PICs of them? I have dealt with many of the suppliers, most all class acts, but Snyder's parts seem to show up at my garage on a regular basis, especially with 5 mouths to feed..


'29 Coupe
'29 CCPU
'31 TuDor
'31 AA SWB
'31 AA LWB

Snyders antique car collection is very, very impressive. Wayne