HF Engine stand.

[Larry D]

Anybody have one of these ? Do you think a 16v 750 engine would bolt up to it ?

http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-l...final_day&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=0211b

 

[Guest]

I have one. the four wheel version is the way to go. I bought it to use for a GM 3800 motor. Worked great.

 

[Guest]

If you have a spare frame you can cut up, you can make it work for your bike engine. Me and a friend have adapted a gs1000 frame to work. I'll get some pics and post them (at work now).

 

[Larry D]

I thought of finding a used frame, but, if this stand would work, it will be much easier than trying to track down an old frame....

Bruce could you measure the spacing between the mounting points on your stand please ? It appears the mounting points on the stand are adjustable to a certain degree. I want to mount a 16v 750 engine to it and want to make sure it'll bolt up correctly.

 

[koolaid_kid]

I have one parked in the corner of my garage, currently holding the original 350 engine from my TransAm. The 4 bolt holes shown at each corner of the black piece are used to bolt to the bellhousing mounts on an automotive engine. I am not sure how you could mount a motorcycle engine to those mounts. You are welcome to come over and look at it if you wish.
And yes, the mounting points are adjustable.

 

[Larry D]

Hey George, I'm guessing that the engine mounts on a GS engine will be spaced to far apart to use this engine stand, but, I'd like to measure one, just to be sure.

If it could be secured to this stand, it would have to be mounted sideways, which would only allow working on one side of the engine at a time because the other side would be against the mounting plate of the stand, IF, it would bolt up......maybe not feasible after all.

 

[Larry D]

I've been here long enough.....I guess I should've thought of the search feature.....

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=163713&highlight=engine+stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=153211&highlight=engine+stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=138427&highlight=engine+stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=138431&highlight=engine+stand

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=136170&highlight=engine+stand

 

[Rover]

See project/rebuild from Texas Don posted today.He has a picture of his bike engine on a yellow stand that could be a H.F.

 

[Texas Don]

It is the HF stand and is rated for 1000#. It will hold your engine easily. You do need to modify the stand to be able to use it though. There are 4 straight mounting brackets included with the stand. I took mine to a local machine shop and had them bend the brackets to a 90 degree L shape. Get some 1/2" all-thread rod, washers and nuts. When you assemble the stand, the L shaped brackets are plenty wide enough for the engine mounts on your cases. Just use the all-thread as an engine mount bolt on the top and bottom of the rear of the cases. It is easier to do if you mount the engine onto the mounting bracket part while it is removed from the stand base. Just pull one pin and it disconnects from the base. Then you and a friend pick up the engine and slide the rear post of the mounting bracket into the stand. This is experience speaking.....
Don

 

[koolaid_kid]

Looks like it will work. As Don mentions, it is a 2 man lift. The issue is fitting the shaft of the mount (bracket) portion into the main stand. It takes a bit of finagling to get it started, not really something you want to do yourself while supporting the weight of the engine. A good floor jack is useful for lifting it partway up, btw.
Once mounted, you can work on the top, bottom and one side. To work on the other side you would have to start all over. The 360 rotation is nice, although a bit rough because there is no bearing or bushing on the shaft, just paint. Handy for rolling it around also.

 

[Larry D]

Thanks. I went up at lunchtime and got the stand. $38.51 out the door, not bad for a 1000 lb stand. I have two partial 16v 750 engines that I'm going to make into one good running spare.

Don, could you post up some nice pictures of your setup with your stand. I think I understand what you're saying, but, pictures sure help.

 

[Texas Don]

I'll get them up later tonight when I get home from work.

 

[Larry D]

Thanks Don.

 

[Texas Don]

Pics attached for the engine stand. After looking at it a couple of things came back to me. First of all, I did this up a number of years ago when I was working on the 86 Voyager. The engine mounting brackets aren't bent in the center. I had them bent where there was just enough room to attach them to the backing plate. That left a longer arm to protrude towards the engine to improve clearance with the back plate.
Secondly, you will notice the back plate is actually mounted to the engine sideways. This is because there is more room to span the engine mounting points this way. It is possible that it will work either way so it really isn't important. Just take a look at the photos and it's pretty self evident. If you have questions though, just ask.
Don

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[Larry D]

Thanks again Don. Nice pics too. I got mine put together this evening. I'd take some pics, but, my lovely wife left our camera in Germany on a recent business trip and we've yet to get another one......Luckily, I work at an excavating company, so, I'll take the mounts into the shop tomorrow and have them bend them for me.

Now I HAVE to get serious about putting these two engines together.

 

[Texas Don]

You probably noticed the oily floor. I'm waiting until I split the cases to power wash the oil up. The stand rotates 360 deg. and this is what happens when you rotate the cases upside down to remove the pan without fully draining the oil. Just ask me how I know so friggin much about that topic.