Engine Stand Plans anyone?

[240znz]

I need to build a engine stand for my L24. Has anyone got a set of plans of what I need to weld up?

Cheers

[san_maru_zed]

If I were you I would just go into a place that sells them and copy thier design. I dont think you need and specific dimensions. My engine stand was just welded together from metal lying around. If I was to do it again though (which will probably happen) I will make it a bit more sturdier.

Out of interest I found a cool book all about fabricating tools and equipment for a race car shop...cant remember the name off the top of my head.

[hls30.com]

Hp books Racer's Guide to Fabricating Shop Equipment No. S145

Will

[beandip]

I need to build a engine stand for my L24. Has anyone got a set of plans of what I need to weld up?

Cheers

If you have a Harbor Freight any where near just go buy one . $39. and it will hold up to 1000 lbs. It's not worth the time to weld one up for that price . It has steel wheels and it works great. They ship also. Gary

[hls30.com]

Gary, I was going to post the same thing, but he is in NZ!

Will

[NZeder]

240znz,

Have you checked trademe (NZ's local ebay type site)? There are a few listed - one has hit the reserve of $50NZD and it is a 1250lb (568kg) unit current bid is $91. There are also smaller units up there also.

[240znz]

Sweet, cheers Mike, I'll have a gander.

Yep, I'm in New Zealand so the freight would be frightening.

OK, so how much does a L24 engine with head weigh?

[Bambikiller240]

OK, so how much does a L24 engine with head weigh?

I know this has been discussed, so a search using "L24" and "weigh" should retrieve the info for you.

[beandip]

Gary, I was going to post the same thing, but he is in NZ!

Will

SORRY DIDENT NOTICE Gary about 500lbs

[beandip]

I need to build a engine stand for my L24. Has anyone got a set of plans of what I need to weld up?

Cheers

Send phred a PM the one he built is great and ask him about the side plate adapter to mount the engine on the side.

[hls30.com]

gary,

Thanks-

Will

[Phred]

I used to build formula ford engines, and the engine stands were mounted on the side of the block so the whole engine could be assembled. Including the fly/clutch assembly. The pictured stand is one of these stands with an L-6 side mount adaptor plate bolted through the four bolt mount plate that was used on the F-Fords. I designed this stand/plate a number of years ago and have misplaced the blueprint I made. The rotating head tube is made of two pieces. The outer piece which is welded to the stand is 2in. O.D. 1.75 I.D.

The inner piece is 1.75 O.D. x 1.5 I.D. I used 4130, but any mild steel D.O.M. seamless tubing could be used. D.O.M. tubing allows for a nice close fit between the two pieces. The inner piece is welded to the mount plate on one end, and on the other end a welded plug or nut taped to 3/4 NC. the inner tube is 1/4 in. shorter than the outer tube. The handle is just a piece of 3/4 in. tube with a 3/4 in. bolt/washer welded in the center. So when you tighten the handle it sucks the inner tube with flange up against the outer tube, locking the engine in any position. The stand is 2x3 inch. The head tube is 8in. long. I've used both .095 & .120 wall thickness. A complete ZX engine with accessories is as sturdy as a rock. If you have some fabricating, welding, machining skills, it a worthy project.

Phred