SAFETY MOD FOR HARBOR FREIGHT ENGINE STAND.
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- Опубліковано 19 бер 2023
- The 1 ton engine stand from Harbor Freight is a very heavy duty stand. But it has a problem. The splayed leg design makes it very difficult to load and unload an engine using the 2 ton standard cherry picker crane, also sold at harbor freight. The legs collide and make it impossible for the engine stand to get close enough. I came up with this simple modification to make it a lot safer and still retain the original sturdy design.
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If you turn the engine stand around and back it in, then lower the engine down in front of it, it'll bolt right up without doing all that. Totally safe.
I tried that, the rear crossmember restricted the ability to get close enough, even with the crane at full extension.
Cheers John.
Not in my case..... I had to remove wheels off engine stand.
That is a great idea!!! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you! It certainly made loading and unloading easier and safer. Cheers John 🍻
Very nice upgrade.
Great idea.
Thanks for sharing the process.
Have a great day.
Thank you!! I loaded the engine onto the stand the other week. So much easier and safer. Cheers John 🍻
I actually like that stand and the only thing I’ve change is making the legs slightly wider with the legs being straight instead of diagonal.as far as putting an engine on the stand with the hoist,turn the stand around backward so both sets of legs are running the same direction.no sweat.I have the one like you made,I’m gonna make like you but like I said then you can put a drip pan on the floor between the legs to catch oil,lubes and what not
great video ! Thanks for sharing
Thank you. Its certainly much safer now to load and unload the engine. Cheers john.
Well thought out.
Thanks. It works great and much safer. Cheers John.
I've got a T-style stand I'm planning on modifying. I'll likely be partially stealing your idea, although my plan is to extend the front leg further forward, then have the crossbar on the front, and also have a way to support the front end of the engine as well, (Jeep 4.0 I6 are heavy and LONG))
Good idea. It always made me nervous that the front of these engines are just hanging out there with no support. My general plan once I get the engine built to a point where I don't need to rotate any more, I'll switch to a run stand. Good luck with your project. Cheers John 🍻
Buy 2 7”bolts 3/4 i believe with the nut and bolt the hoist legs on the outside and you can fit the engine stand in all the way back wirh no problem, just make a piece of pipe to go in the original place of the legs so when tightening the bolt it doesnt squish the metal together.
You certainly could do that too. I just wanted the ability also to fold up the legs of the crane when done.
Nice job 👍
Thank you. Can't wait to try it out. Cheers John 🍻
Great idea! Dare to admit that I use a toooooo old and weak construction....always with a rest of fear.....😮
When I saw the size of the 6.3. I was reminded of that line from the movie "Jaws," "We're going need a bigger boat" 😄
Did you try turning around coming over top, but idea does make it more steady and secure
I tried all ways. Just could not get close enough. This set up is way easier and safer. I actually just leave the center one on all the time.
Cheers John.
@@mercedesmaintenance.6339 even helps hold drip pan underneath
@@billkeifer5285 exactly. It makes a great place for that.
May I suggest this alternative solution that is much, much easier: ua-cam.com/video/ifL5a1VTyHo/v-deo.htmlsi=iADkKN3W4t1G8nJK
You were saying 6.3. That's a heavier engine, I think even then this is a viable solution. Certainly for lighter engines.
What a great solution! Certainly easier than what I did. O well. I got to weld metal, which is always fun. Thanks for the tip. Cheers john.