Engine start / test stand plans - ford, gm, mopar - $11.50. this is a complete set of plans to build this engine stand. this is for plans only - no materials, parts or engines included. plans include all dimensions, instructions, list of materials required, illustrations and pictures.. On the other side of the stand, i installed a ground cable. i�ve made three motor adaptors so far. one is for a flathead ford v8, and another is for a small-block ford v8 (289, 302, 351), and the last for a datsun a-series engine/transmission. these are simply cradles with rubber mounts.. After shopping a couple of tool outlets today and studying some el cheapo plans for an engine test stand i got the hots to own one. i'd like to use it for primarily for a small and big block chevy, an olds 303 and an early ohv cadillac..
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.. Ford 60hp engine stand adapter *fits standard eng. stand with 2-3/8"opening. other sizes available, email me with your size needs if different. not responsible if not checked.*. This is my home made engine test stand made to suit a 350 chev motor..