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Ford Flathead weight
Hey guys, looking at buying an engine stand that is rated to 200kg. Wondering how much does a Ford 239cu in V8 weight? Interested in weights with or without accessories.
ryan |
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weight
If I remember, about 550 pounds. A little less with aluminum heads.
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weight
Thank you paul, well that 200kg equates to 440 pounds so it would not suit. I'll give it a miss and look for something more heavy duty.
ryan |
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Good Idea
Take the time & money to get a good stand. I borrowed a 300kg stand (made by Nnang-yong Bahnh, or one of their subsidiaries), and it just didn't look safe. I used an empty 44 Gallon drum. Most of the work was done with the engine sitting on it's bum (bell housing)
HH
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Flatties...or should I say "fatties"
I don't care what kind of stand one uses....to be sure you should always place a 2x4 (block of wood) or something else under the front to ease any pressure on the bolts holding the rear. Safety first....
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Ryan ,
are you after a stand to use while doing a rebuild or just for tearing it down ? and do you need it to rotate the block ? and when do you need it by ? If you dont need it to rotate then come up and use my welder and gear and make one i got enough metal here to make one . Plushy |
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