I reckon that would do the job really well! I understand the idea of the trays on the sides.. but i'd recommend getting rid of that.. I'd put a square or rectangular tray under the whole thing as you go so you can easily slide the tray out when you drop the camshaft bushing, or that rod bolt nut, into it during assembly!
Just what ive experienced!
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 07:26 PM
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 07:56 PM
good thinking Tiny,i have the same stand in your first pic RIM,ive never liked the
look of it stability wise and it doesnt roll very good the wheels are pretty crappy,gonna get some box tube & decent castors and fix it up asap.might even paint it a better color. P
look of it stability wise and it doesnt roll very good the wheels are pretty crappy,gonna get some box tube & decent castors and fix it up asap.might even paint it a better color. P
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 08:14 PM
And a 4-wheeled version -
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 08:16 PM
With that one, Tiny, you could slide the whole tray out pretty easily...
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I've got one like the first pic, I've had it for about 10 years and it's had several engines on it. The wheels coould be a little larger but apart from that it has been great. The ability to pull it apart when finished to store it is a bonus. It is very stable with the 4 wheels.
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 09:40 PM
Alright, so I need big wheels and a few braces. Hmm...
hahaha.
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hahaha.
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Now the wheels need to be a little wider 
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 09:48 PM
Ahh, you all know what it'll look like with wide wheels. I can't be screwed re-modding that. haha.
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HAHAHAHAHA RIM you really do have too much time on your hands lol,Cheers Bud.
Edited by tuf73, 23 November 2006 - 09:51 PM.
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Posted 23 November 2006 - 09:52 PM
Its either Photoshopping or supposed Spamming.
and look at the reaction I get from Photoshopping compared to what I get for posting alot...
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and look at the reaction I get from Photoshopping compared to what I get for posting alot...
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The thing is, in this thread you are asking technical advice for an important project. There is a lot of feedback from a lot of different people and you seem to be asking sensible questions about amended designs you are showing to us. Perfectly acceptable.
I like Tiny's idea:
I've never done anything like that.
I like Tiny's idea:
I'd put a square or rectangular tray under the whole thing as you go so you can easily slide the tray out when you drop the camshaft bushing, or that rod bolt nut, into it during assembly!
Just what ive experienced!
I've never done anything like that.
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 09:21 AM
Alright, just had a chat to my Tech teacher, and the Engine Stand project is all good.
Although, I need some new ideas, so I'm not just copying someone elses work...
Hit Me!
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Although, I need some new ideas, so I'm not just copying someone elses work...
Hit Me!
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The main problem I have is actually getting the block from the floor onto the engine stand. I know an engine crane can do that, but let's see what could be incorporated into the stand.
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 10:37 AM
I have a forklift...
I'm not allowed to build an Engine Hoist for legal reasons.
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I'm not allowed to build an Engine Hoist for legal reasons.
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I don't have a forklift. I also only have one shoulder that works.
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 10:48 AM
I see where you're coming from, Chopper.
What about incorporating an engine stand into a Hoist...
Photoshop, here I come!
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What about incorporating an engine stand into a Hoist...
Photoshop, here I come!
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Now THAT ^^^ would be a good yr 12 project lol
heres a super shit one that i bought today, took 20mins to put together and yeah, its not exactly the best out there, but hey, it cost $70 so itll do.
heres a super shit one that i bought today, took 20mins to put together and yeah, its not exactly the best out there, but hey, it cost $70 so itll do.
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 01:20 PM
Oh, I forgot to add the winch to the back of the Hoist, so the thing can actually lift an engine...
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 02:09 PM
My preferences would be
Same width axles front and back for extra stablility. Possibly with the option to slide to an extra wide position for operations like torquing the harmonic balancer.
All four wheels able to rotate for extra manoverability, but with the rear wheels able to be locked in the forward direction.
All wheels should be lockable to stop the stand moving.
Look at a way of supporting the engine that gives you access to the flywheel.
Mount a tray to hold tools whilst working on the engine.
You could look at making a worm drive gear to rotate the engine instead of the standard pin and holes.
Same width axles front and back for extra stablility. Possibly with the option to slide to an extra wide position for operations like torquing the harmonic balancer.
All four wheels able to rotate for extra manoverability, but with the rear wheels able to be locked in the forward direction.
All wheels should be lockable to stop the stand moving.
Look at a way of supporting the engine that gives you access to the flywheel.
Mount a tray to hold tools whilst working on the engine.
You could look at making a worm drive gear to rotate the engine instead of the standard pin and holes.
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 02:43 PM
Cheers Andy.
A tray to hold tools, eh? That'd be good.
I want to keep it as simple as possible, but incorporate some individual touches. I think the worm drive system might be a bit complicated.
It's a bloody good idea though...
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A tray to hold tools, eh? That'd be good.
I want to keep it as simple as possible, but incorporate some individual touches. I think the worm drive system might be a bit complicated.
It's a bloody good idea though...
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 03:20 PM
I've seen that done before... Pretty Easy Rotisserie!
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Posted 24 November 2006 - 06:18 PM
Heres my engine stand it's 'home made' so it my give you some ideas.
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Its Really simple its just a tray with the wheels attached underneath and the engine over it.
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The engine justs attaches to a flat bit of steel with long groves cut into it on a bit of pipe thats goes in another pipe so it can spin, and theres a bolt on top to hold it in place.
Like this.
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Stand
Its Really simple its just a tray with the wheels attached underneath and the engine over it.
Base
Wheels
The engine justs attaches to a flat bit of steel with long groves cut into it on a bit of pipe thats goes in another pipe so it can spin, and theres a bolt on top to hold it in place.
Like this.
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Could u incorporate a adjustable seating device of somesort for the lazy like me? and a can holder would be cool haha, dunno if u could do that, I have never really used a engine stand.
anyway good luck with it all.
anyway good luck with it all.
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