I used it when rebuilding my 8N las winter.. I have one on my 1,000lb rated stand now is it works fine. Dan I have the Harbor Frieght 750 lbs. invest in the 1000lb unit. I have the 1000lb one and used it to hold/rebuild my L134 Jeep motor. We used our four-post lift to force increasing weight onto the block until we saw a failure with the stand. }, The 1000 Lb stand I would rate "adequate", nothing to write home about. Don't go with the 3 wheel. PERCENT OFF GALLERY | FREE GALLERY | UNDER $5 GALLERY | INSIDE TRACK GALLERY, Get the Chrome Plugin or the Firefox Plugin, 01/15/2022 - $0 Thanks for looking. Next, we observed the stands in typical use. I had the 1,000 lb stand and gave it away to the scrap metal guy because I didn't trust it. Although had it for awhile this unit is literally brand new; it's been assembled and sitting in the basement - but not used. For sale is a like-new Central Machinery Engine Stand, 750 lbs capacity, Model 32915, originally sold by Harbor Freight Tools. } Anyway it exceeded the 2000# load they put on it from what I remember. I got the fold away they sell. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. Really, the 4 wheeled stand is the only way too go. CAPACITY ENGINE STAND Lot No. Rebuilt a Chevy small block that stayed on it several months. I highly recommend it. To find out, we tested three inexpensive Harbor Freight stands to see which was too strong, which was too weak, and which was just right. That is one of the few things I would recomend. CAPACITY ENGINE STAND Lot No. Sold it at a swap meet for $40 when I was through with it. If someone wants to buy my 57 Chevy 4-door Hardtop project it comes with 2 750# stands currently in use as a frame rotisserie and a 1000# stand with a good 265 V8 core motor on it. }, I am not a big fan of Harbor Freight stuff, but I used the 750 lb stand to hold a MGB, TR4 and a spitfire engine and it worked just fine. I used it when rebuilding my 8N las winter.. I simply don't need it anymore. It holds my BBF alot better. Get the right bolts and spacers to bolt the engine to the stand. I'm more than happy to upgrade the engine stand, its peanuts compared to the Yoke. Is it a good quality stand? "width": 200, But other than that its been fine. "height": 57 Thanks for looking! It will probably hold 2 or 3 8N engines at once. I have the Harbor Frieght 750 lbs. I'm completely spoiled with my geared head one from cornwell. both the engine stand and crane I would give high marks!!! both the engine stand and crane I would give high marks!!!!!! As everyone has said, go with a 4-wheel model. I bought a 1200lb stand from Northern Tool. The all-steel casters were good enough to be durable and smooth until you hit any big cracks in the floor. The static weight capacity was significantly higher than advertised. Use the porsche tool to fix it to though( its made to work with it). I can't see the obvious difference between P201 and the ebay Yoke in the pictures. "headline":"Engine Stand", We'd pass on the smallest stand only because it's most prone to tip while rolling. "@id":"https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=625895", I have the single caster type, and while it is still fairly stable, I have had some scares. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V. window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-04SJ2KTSCK',{ cookie_flags: 'max-age=7200;secure;samesite=none' }); Welcome! But it's holding the engine where I can work on it. I like the combo set up , cherry picker and engine stand . I got the fold away they sell. I also could not install the exhaust heat exchangers on my 3.2 with the engine mounted to this yoke. I don't think that's an issue. Anybody know about the weight and about the Harbor Freight stand? The only thing I didn't like was the rotisserie part the motor was top heavy and even though I was 'ready' for it it still took me by surprise. I have the single caster type, and while it is still fairly stable, I have had some scares. Although probably an over kill a support was used at the at the fron't. That is one of the few things I would recomend. "interactionType": "https://schema.org/CommentAction", } Porsche 911 VW 5 Arm Engine Stand Yoke "The Original" Best Quality Best Price | eBay, http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_WTD070_pg23.htm, Pelican Parts - Product Information: PEL-TOL-P201, Pelican Parts Catalog for Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, MINI and More. 07/01/2020 - $69.99, ITC 750 LB. "userInteractionCount": 7 I think the one my red 69 engine came on is a HF unit, no markings I recall. For sale is a like-new Central Machinery Engine Stand, 750 lbs capacity, Model 32915, originally sold by Harbor Freight Tools. i got the the 1000 lbs (because of the 4 wheels not the load capacity as you can see) one and love it, sturdy and nice metal castors. Too bad the OP wasn't looking to buy one a couple of weeks ago, the 1000lb stand went on sale for the same $45.99 sale price. "@type":"DiscussionForumPosting", I would recomend it. Comes with engine yoke holder (not yoke). I bet someone has one. The included leverage bars on all three stands are too small and short to help. The engine crane they have is a good piece also.. 0% negative feedback. The 750lb is very unstable when you have to move the motor due to the single front wheel. I have a 4 wheel one, much more stable. I like it overall. The 1,000-pound stand uses nearly identical construction as the 750 (it only has a fourth wheel for added stability, while the 2,000-pounder is clearly beefier. "mainEntityOfPage": { "image": { I presumed the ebay was just a no name version of this with the same functionality, no? Does anyone here have or used the Harbor Freight engine stand? I have the 3-legged one, and, yes, I'm one of the guys that put a notched 2x4 under the balancer with an engine on the stand. both the engine stand and crane I would give high marks!!!!!! I highly recommend it. You are the salt of the earthYou are the light of the world Like new! Sign in to ask questions, share photos, and access all website features, http://www.buildmastertools.com/product/engine-hoist-2-ton-cherry-picker-shop-crane-w-2000lb-engine-stand/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LASST0WuNG0-po4hK0Maw. I put a Ford FE big-block on one of those HF stands once, and it flexed so much under the weight that I didn't even unhook it from the hoist - I jacked it back up and bought another stand, this time a 1200 lb stand with a U-shaped base. 8n engine weight is probably ~350lbs w/o flywheel, clutch, and starter. Having trouble posting or changing forum settings? Central Machinery Engine Stand, 750 lbs Capacity, Model# 32915. It worked fine, but i have plans to use it on a couple other bigger projects too. Ships to: US, Seemed to take care of the N motor with ease. I bought the ebay yoke you refer to. I am using the four wheeled engine stand from HF. I also bought the engine leveler for the hoist $$ well spent my $0.02 I have used both the engine stand and the fold up hoist-- a very good deal. I have one on my 1,000lb rated stand now is it works fine. https://www.facebook.com/hfqpdb. We wanted to test the actual weight capacity of the stands and also collect some impressions of how they work in regular use. Therefore, we stopped our weight testing after wrecking the smallest stand, as there isn't a 2,200-pound engine on the planet that will bolt onto any of those stands. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. It will probably hold 2 or 3 8N engines at once I rebuilt a 350 chev on a Harbor freight stand with no problems. $285.00 Mark. the 750 HF is non starter for me, the 1000 lb is $60 and had no issue with my 600 lb engine, but the gear drive is very appealing to me. ", I'm not afraid of my angle grinder and its literally 1/3rd the cost of the P201 Keep in mind the diameter of the yoke where it slides into carrier might not fit the cheaper stands as well. We noted that the smaller stands had fixed casters at the rear and swivel rasters at the front, while the 2,000-pound unit had the swiveling casters at the rear. "datePublished": "2007-09-21", "height": 57 Go to CL in your area and type in 'engine stand'. I have the 1 ton model and its pretty stable. In the new hot rod magazine the 1000lb stand is $45.99. I picked one up since I'm finally rebuilding the 390 out of my Thunderbird. You might be surprised what comes up! Great for a DIY project! I used the mounting plate from a discount store engine stand, and built the rest I used the mounting plate from a discount store engine stand, and built the rest I used the mounting plate from a discount store engine stand, and built the rest home built engine stand I rebuilt a 350 chev on a Harbor freight stand with no problems. It is the samething sunnex sells. Central Machinery Engine Stand, 750 lbs Capacity, Model# 32915, Like new! As a General Contractor - I've found Harbor Freight products to be a great value - assuming you won't want them to last years of abuse/use.. a one or two time shot holding an engine (that weighs so little) will probably work out just great then put it on Craig's list and recoup half your initial investment. i bought the 1000lb., it just looked a little more stable. You are using an out of date browser. Seller: sophieseller5 (83) 100%, My biggest gripe are the rear wheels. That is one of the few things I would recomend. I usually grab an attached component like one of the heat exchangers and lift up to rotate the engine in the stand. Does anyone know of a 2k lb stand with a geared head? I would recomend it. 08/27/2020 - $49.99 Def. I've had several of the 1000lb stands over the years for various builds (sbc/bbc and 4v dohc). I would also recommend greasing the wheels to prevent them from squeaking when you move the engine. Otherwise, it was the best $45 I've spentdon't forget to use a coupon!! However, the unknown is whether the yoke will clear the exhaust system on specific MY engines. I have the 750 lb HF tool as a backup stand. If I ever need another, I'll buy again and sell it when i am through. 11/29/2021 - $41.97 32915/69887/61238 Expired: 5/19/15 - $39.99 Coupon Code: '31443962', ITC 750 LB. Revised listingadding shipping option as I have disassembled the unit - see the latest pic and act fast as this is in great shape! "author": { I have one on my 1,000lb rated stand now is it works fine. ", "width": 200, I've had a. With moderate weight on these stands, even the biggest one required two men to rotate the engine. If I was rebuilding a motor every six months, I'd probably want to get a better one. I did have a 2,000lb stand similar to this one from HF but mine didn't have the folding legs. It is being sold as is/no returns, with no warranties expressed or implied, nor do I accept any responsibility or liability for any events or accidents caused by misuse, incorrect installation, applications, usage, etc. But for the amount of times I plan on doing this kind of work, it was the right tool at the right price. Dan I have used both the engine stand and the fold up hoist-- a very good deal. Probably would be OK for lighter engines but the 1200 lb stand was something like an extra $20 or $30. Another thing to consider if you get the u-shaped stand is what method of lifting from ATV jack to stand you are going to use. Item: 112877047064 You need an engine stand and don't want to spend a bunch on it, but will one of the cheap ones really hold up? Rotating a 300 ford or 440 mopar with a simple turn of a crank is so nice. I've got one. "logo": { Got a 3 cyl Yanmar diesel on one, its OK. just haven't got around to doing anything about it. Although had it for awhile this unit is literally brand new; it's been assembled and sitting in the basement - but not used. 1 sold, 0 available. Much more stable with 4 wheels. "text": "What does an 8N engine weigh? Sorry, local pickup only - but it will be well worth the trip! I had an old heavy duty stand that had a base that was too wide to move into the engine hoist legs. If you don't have an immediate need for one wait for the HF email and get 25% off, brings it down to $35 for the 750# stand. The engine crane they have is a good piece also.. Okay now my head is spinning a bit. Meanwhile, it is not in the way. model. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The quality and design has improved since I bought on in high school in the 80's. You must log in or register to reply here. Good amount watching. CAPACITY ENGINE STAND Lot No. I just picked up a 1000#er for $47.99 with a 20% coupon in addtion to the sale price at HF. See More. I got the more expensive yoke and it's a work of art. !. }, If you can attach the ebay yoke onto your engine, it'll rotate when installed in your engine stand. I am currently just finishing up on a rebuild of a 3.6 from a 993. Like new! I think I only paid $45 dollars for it a few years ago. Is it correct that the ebay yoke can in fact be modified to allow the motor to rotate freely? It'd been used once. Revised listingadding shipping option as I have disassembled the unit - see the latest pic and act fast as this is in great shape! One thing I suggest, is get the kind that has a "T" on the bottom furthest casters - it is more stable. Even on four wheels, you have to pay attention to how you turn the engine over. I also bought the engine leveler for the hoist $$ well spent my $0.02 I picked up an engine stand from Harbor freight, I think it was the 750 lb one. It's plenty strong and ok for the price but it does have some significant limitations: You must remove the engine mounted oil cooler before it will fit and there is no room to install the clutch & pressure plate. I agree with the other guys Never buy a three wheeled engine stand, they tip too easily. Hi, Andy. They make it impossible to jockey into position without lifting up and dragging sideways. "@type": "ImageObject", I have the Harbor Frieght 750 lbs. Copyright 2008-2022 PicClick Inc. All Rights Reserved. 32915/69887/61238 Expired: 4/30/16 - $39.99 Coupon Code: '15215952', ITC 750 LB. I highly recommend it. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings. As stated, 3 legged engine stands are a joke. I would not get the 3 wheel'd one. }. Big block V8, probably not so good. I would recomend it. 2 watchers, 0.0 new watchers per day, 336 days for sale on eBay. We found the smaller stands too small to mount a big-block without having them feel tippy. My two cents, buy one with a geared head. Keeps trying to pinch my hand on the sliding handle though, or gouging me with the stupid handle retainer. Seemed to take care of the N motor with ease. 32915/69887/61238 Expired: 6/23/15 - $39.99 Coupon Code: '82157123', ITC 750 LB. Central Machinery Engine Stand, 750 lbs Capacity, Model# 32915 3. 20% off and I didn't have to assemble it :-). That engine didn't quite weigh 750lbs since it was stripped down a bit, but it was HEAVY. "@type": "Organization", They work but they do have the tendancy to tip over. I bought this one recently, going to breaking it in soon. model. I have used it for an NAA, 8N, and currently a 9N engine. I rebuilt a 350 chev on a Harbor freight stand with no problems. It's a little tough to rotate the engine so In hindsight I should have greased that part. Here it is holding my 1924 Ford model T motor. "dateModified": "2007-09-21", Old thread, but an on-topic note. 03/26/2021 - $42.97 Done a TR250 , a GT6, Ford 4cyl and Chevy 350. No games and no worries - check out my ratings! I have their 1000lb 4 wheel stand. I know people mod them to take a reduction crank. I used the mounting plate from a discount store engine stand, and built the rest, { You can tell by the pics that this stand is in excellent condition and there's nothing wrong with it to my knowledge. It will probably hold 2 or 3 8N engines at once 8n engine weight is probably ~350lbs w/o flywheel, clutch, and starter. I've got a couple of those 3 wheeled stands. I've had the 302 on it without any issues. We've all been there. 32915/69887/61238 Expired: 3/31/15 - $39.99 Coupon Code: '11904964', Like us on Facebook! I replaced all the HF 4.8 grade bolts with 8.8, and all the HF 8.8 bolts with 10.9s, not taking any chances on cheap fasteners. Kyle. I replaced all the hardware with good grade 8 stuff. Ike I am using the same one Dan described. I built my own, strong enough to take a 4 cylinder Fordson diesel engine, utilized all the bolt holes & dowls on the back of the engine. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. One thing I suggest, is get the kind that has a T on the bottom furthest casters - it is more stable. I have also used the stand for big block Chevys that are MUCH heavier. CAPACITY ENGINE STAND Lot No. If you're not planning on needing to move it around too much, it's fine. Skip the T base, I use the H even though the A is a bit stronger, the H stores away smaller. "publisher": { I had the 4 leg version. Biggest motor I had on one was a small block Mopar. I am using the same one Dan described. "@type": "ImageObject", I have also used the stand for big block Chevys that are MUCH heavier. No games and no worries - check out my ratings! I have the 1000lb stand, and it;s had a Farmall Cub 4-cylinder iron engine on it for about 4 yearsone of these days I will work on that engine again. "@type": "InteractionCounter", I have used it for an NAA, 8N, and currently a 9N engine. YMMV. For the weight check, we placed a junk V6 block on the stand, then put the stand on scales. The only downsides are that it can be a bear to rotate an engine upside down, and the v on the legs make it difficult to transfer a motor from the cherry picker to the stand. It bent until the block was almost vertical, but it never broke and dropped the engine. +1 for the 1000# stand. I have used it for an NAA, 8N, and currently a 9N engine. Good point if the engine can be bolted to the yoke, what would stop the yoke from spinning in the engine stand, since the engine has a fixed relationship to the yoke? If you're into VW things, be prepared to only be able to use 3 of the attachment arms, as all four won't line up correctly (at least on the 2.0 8v). They didn't have any in back so I asked if I would get a discount on the floor model. I have used both the engine stand and the fold. Ike 8n engine weight is probably ~350lbs w/o flywheel, clutch, and starter. The smallest stand, rated at 750 pounds, accepted 2,200 pounds before failure. I really liked it. 83+ items sold. Great for a DIY project! I did look at the lighter three wheeled stand and passed on it because of concerns about stability. "@id": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/" You should ask on the clubs yahoo group if some one has one they would part with. It's only $12 more this week. I have the 1000 lb stand with a motorcycle engine on it now. CAPACITY ENGINE STAND Lot No. Since the P201 adapter clones must work on a variety of engine stands, the adapter arm that allows the engine to rotate and lock is often supplied blank. http://www.harborfreight.com/750-lb-capacity-engine-stand-32915.html, http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-32916.html, http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/engine/hrdp_1112_budget_engine_stands/, http://www.tractorsupply.com/big-red-1250-lbs-engine-stand-0116720, https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200640940_200640940. I didn't have any problem using mine, thought the spider that the block is bolted to is a bit large relative to the engine, so you have to get a bit creative on the pattern that you put the arms in to get the engine properly secured. When we did hit a crack, it was nearly impossible to move the large stand loaded with a big-block without help. I simply don't need it anymore. Saw an engine stand at Harbor Freight that claims a capacity of 1000 pounds. JavaScript is disabled. I built my turbo engine on one. Don't know how good it is, as they only want 40 bucks for it. You can tell by the pics that this stand is in excellent condition and there's nothing wrong with it to my knowledge. Like new! Other guys have more experience than I, but my $.02: I'm using the HF model now. I just hauled in a big old 1969 429 to the shop. However, the 3-pt wheels don't inspire much confidence when rolling it. Clearly, holding the weight is no problem. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", Im using one of these for my alfa engine rebuild and its great, especially for $45. It's had a short block 360 V8 on it for over 5 years and it hasn't given me a reason to think it's going to fail any time soon. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Rotating it is probably not going to happen when I need to swap out the oil pans. I've got the 750lb model, and it's fine for what I need -- there's a bit of room for improvement in the lower leg attachment, but all in all it's not bad. Get the right bolts and spacers to bolt the engine to the stand. Central Machinery Engine Stand, 750 lbs Capacity, Model# 32915 2, Like new! I doubt it flexes like some have mentioned but it looks a motor not straight up or down may have problems similar to an old 3 wheeler when you hit the front brake going into a turn. Central Machinery Engine Stand, 750 lbs Capacity, Model# 32915. I picked up an engine stand from Harbor freight, I think it was the 750 lb one. It is being sold as is/no returns, with no warranties expressed or implied, nor do I accept any responsibility or liability for any events or accidents caused by misuse, incorrect installation, applications, usage, etc. I have a 600lb straight 6 hanging on my 1000 lb HF stand. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Just on the stand by itself the motor would sway when you touched it and the stand flexed a little bit more than I was comfortable with. Bought on new when I was young and dumb and bought the other one for $10 off CL. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", I have also used the stand for big block Chevys that are MUCH heavier. I had a toyota supra engine on that 750lb stand and I had to stack up cinderblocks and bricks and brace the other end of the motor to keep it still enough to work on. For any big-block, get the 2,000-pounder. The 750-pound stand has just three casters, and the 1,000-pounder is more stable with its two casters at the front. Thanks for the feedback guys. One thing I suggest, is get the kind that has a T on the bottom furthest casters - it is more stable. I gave the HF one to a friend who works on VWs. The main issue will be whether the various bolt through pieces, both the engine ends and the ends that mount to the stand, are built well enough and if they will move sufficiently to mount the engine safely. "interactionStatistic": { I have the 1000lb, 4 wheel version. Read the Forum Help (FAQ) or contact the webmaster, Does anyone have experience with the 750lb engine stand. Seemed to take care of the N motor with ease. Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, US, I am using the same one Dan described. More coin, but there are cheap ones out there. model. I once borrowed a friend's HF stand. The wide legs make it extremely stable, and they make a drip pan that mounts between the legs to catch anything that spills out when tearing down an engine. My 320 is probably only 850-900lbs but the length of a straight 8 hanging off creating a lot of leverage is what has me worried. }, I picked up an engine stand from Harbor freight, I think it was the 750 lb one. "name": "Yesterday's Tractor Co.", "description":"Discussion of Engine Stand in the Ford 9N, 2N & 8N forum followed by comments. Holds the engine fine, but has a hard time rotating just the bottom end (block, crank &pistons). In other words anything you put on it will be fine, it will hold it. The engine crane they have is a good piece also.. Agree with all. 32915/69887/61238 Expired: 2/29/20 - $39.99 Coupon Code: '54922015', ITC 750 LB. As dressed, out of the barn, it should be in the 600~640 lb range. I had a Land Cruiser 2F motor on one for quite a while with no issues, and that motor is a beast. Now that I have the full weight of a fully dressed engine on the heavier stand, I can say that I definitely made the better choice.