The best damn engine stand. that money can't buy . as i stripped the engine of intake, heads, oil pan and water pump� i finally removed enough weight (about 250 #s) to force the stand to let me roll the block over to get the crank out and punch out the pistons� the bare block was just about the max that my old blue stand could endure.. Make an engine cradle. two minute tech : tools episodes make a magnetic shop tray hide a key the right way make a magnitized screw driver make a drill bit holder make an engine lift plate double flare brake lines make a leak down test tool how to install a custom hitch adapter. Engine stand project . i decided that it would be nice to have an engine run-in stand. place to bolt a motor, then fire it up and run it for break-in, tuning, and to find and fix any problems, such as leaks, before doing the final motor installation..
