Ford Flathead weight

Ryan · #1 16-03-10, 00:45

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

Paul Singleton · #2 16-03-10, 02:36

If I remember, about 550 pounds. A little less with aluminum heads.

Ryan · #3 16-03-10, 03:38

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

Howard · #4 17-03-10, 11:25

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

Mike Timoshyk · #5 19-03-10, 07:18

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....

mike in Windsor

Plushy · #6 19-03-10, 14:06

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