Hobert62 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Somewhere I saw a picture of a heavy duty engine stand that looked similar to a pallet jack. Does anyone have one or a picture? I’m looking to build one. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I've got a home made one our spare parts endt676 is sitting in. It's got legs bolted to the flywheel housing and I forget what up front. I think that engine has threaded bosses on the side/front of the engine, because we had the timing cover off it a year ago to steal the camshaft. Legs are welded to C channel bases that are web section up so our forklift can come in and grab it from the side. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-419373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Legs are just angle iron, nothing special. Our legs are short though, we built it for storage not working on. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-419374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I made legs for my 673. Bolted on. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-419379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 The one I remember looked just like a hand powered pump pallet jack. I think it was grey in color and had a cat on it i think. I don’t have a forklift but I do have several jacks I can use to make one. I want it to be semi portable Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-419389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 20 hours ago, Hobert62 said: The one I remember looked just like a hand powered pump pallet jack. I think it was grey in color and had a cat on it i think. I don’t have a forklift but I do have several jacks I can use to make one. I want it to be semi portable Make one on wheels. My book says an e7 weighs about 2300-2500 depending on dry or wet. So 4 600# casters should hold it nicely. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-419445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hobert62 Posted April 18, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2019 Here’s what I threw together with some scrap laying around. Solid and portable, not really a working stand but good for now. 8 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Looks like a work stand to me! Oil pan looks like it can come off, and much taller and you won't be able to see under the valve covers! Pretty much identical to ours, except ours is set up for a forklift coming in the side. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Not real savvy on IDing motors, but I'm guessing Cummins? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 31 minutes ago, JoeH said: Not real savvy on IDing motors, but I'm guessing Cummins? Yes. 8.3l 505 cubic inch. 6ct. Basically a big brother to what’s in the dodge pickups. As I type this I think I’m in your back yard. I’m switching trailers at the Lowes in Havertown. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 The stand looks good! OTC has some nice stands for heavier engines but I don't recall one that looks like a pallet jack. What project is the Cummins going to be installed in? Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 It’s replacing my 673 in the B. I got a rto6613 to go behind it. I found a steering box I think will work to move it to the outside of the frame and add power steering. Going to go do some measuring today on the box. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 You can get about 375hp out of those reliably but don't push more than that; in fact I'd limit to 350. Had several on generator sets and they can snap a crank with a hard load impressed upon them. It's a more robust design through the main saddles than the 5.9ltr, (360ci) engine and does fine when treated respectfully. Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Buddy with garage said he will give it 300-350 and around 1000ftlb very reasonably Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 On 4/18/2019 at 10:58 PM, Hobert62 said: Yes. 8.3l 505 cubic inch. 6ct. Basically a big brother to what’s in the dodge pickups. As I type this I think I’m in your back yard. I’m switching trailers at the Lowes in Havertown. Havertown is 20 or so miles from me, not quite my back yard but if you're from out of state then yes, you were certainly out my way! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 I thought I rembered you where from philly area. I’m from about 40 miles north of Harrisburg along the Susquehanna river. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/56454-engine-stand/#findComment-420980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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