Author Topic: engine stand (Read 3068 times)

grumburg · « **on:** December 07, 2005, 01:46:27 PM »

Looking for ideas for an engine stand for my CB550. Tired of dancing around the shop with a 160 pound lump. I have an old frame I was considering cutting off the head and rear mount, bolting to mounts, and bolting casters to the bottom, but it is too good to ruin. Pretty soon I will need a truss.

78 k550 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2005, 04:22:39 PM »

Good idea,
I was thinking also, i hate to throw this 72/500 frame out. You just inspired my engine stand now with my old frame.

Thanks.

Paul

ElCheapo · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2005, 07:09:15 PM »

There is a bunch on eBay. I like this one. You can rotate it all the way around to make work easy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-750-4-ENGINE-REBUILD-STAND-TOOL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ10066QQitemZ4595652444QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

78 k550 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 07, 2005, 07:59:50 PM »

Ok that is great. I have all that little stock just about here at the house. I'm not cutting up a frame for a stand like that. thanks for the pic.
I do Like the idea of.
If someone is selling a neck with a clean title. Can I cut mine off and weld the other neck on then have a titled bike?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2005, 08:24:14 PM »

Quote from: 78 k550 on December 07, 2005, 07:59:50 PM

Ok that is great. I have all that little stock just about here at the house. I'm not cutting up a frame for a stand like that. thanks for the pic.
I do Like the idea of.
If someone is selling a neck with a clean title. Can I cut mine off and weld the other neck on then have a titled bike?

I saw a post somewhere here today that suggested doing this, however I reckon that'd fraught with danger. Unless you're a specialist welder and have access to a jig, you could well end up killing yourself. Cheers, Terry.

grumburg · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:18:44 AM »

Thanks. Did not find that on ebay search.

dusterdude · « **Reply #6 on:** December 08, 2005, 05:32:30 AM »

use a car engine stand and make a piece that will bolt to the engine and weld a pipe to the piece and run it thru the hole in the stand.

78 k550 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 08, 2005, 10:24:29 AM »

Thanks Dusterdude,
Another great idea. I'll have to get help to remove my 401

from my engine stand now. I could mock one up easy.

Thanks,

PAul

Phaedrus · « **Reply #8 on:** December 08, 2005, 10:35:14 AM »

Cycle recycle has a spiffy engine stand halfway down their tools page.

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm

dusterdude · « **Reply #9 on:** December 08, 2005, 10:39:10 AM »

paul,if you need some help with your 401 ill bring my truck over and give you a hand

78 k550 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2005, 01:23:00 AM »

Quote from: dusterdude on December 08, 2005, 10:39:10 AM

paul,if you need some help with your 401 ill bring my truck over and give you a hand

your an AMC fan?

dusterdude · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2005, 01:20:20 PM »

fan? no,but i do like jeeps.

Phaedrus · « **Reply #12 on:** December 10, 2005, 05:59:09 PM »

Oh yes. AMC Jeeps, the best that ever were! In my opinion at least. My dad and I had matching Cherokee Chiefs. Well not matching, Mine was red, his was brown. I had the basic 360. Dad with the money of course had the 401.

dusterdude · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2005, 11:45:17 AM »

yea i have a 360 sitting in the garage waiting for me to put it in something,maybe i will someday but at this time i have new disease im tryin to get over...its called hondaitist.

DCopp · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2005, 03:06:00 PM »

I made mine from old wood and 2x4's and just put a steel rod through the rear mount on the engine to hold it up...i'll draw it on MS paint...

DCopp · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2006, 02:17:21 PM »

sorry it took so long...

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2006, 02:54:14 PM »

Well I'm sick of working on the floor, so I bought an electric hoist that I'll mount on a moveable platform, and thanks to Phaedrus' link, I'll copy Cycle-re-cycle's excellent stand, that way I can use the electric hoist to comfortably raise the engine onto the stand.

The only change I'd make to that otherwise excellent designed stand is to use "through bolts" that go all the way through the engine mounts, I'd sure hate to drop an engine from height........... But at least I could pick it up again, ha ha! Cheers, Terry.

6pkrunner · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2006, 05:37:15 PM »

Unlike automotive engines that really do need engine stands, I just toss the bike engines up on the workbench. I make sure they are really drained well and use a 2x4 under the front part of them. Don't find the top end too high to work on and they are easily spun on the bench surface.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2006, 07:19:33 PM »

Quote from: 6pkrunner on January 08, 2006, 05:37:15 PM

Unlike automotive engines that really do need engine stands, I just toss the bike engines up on the workbench. I make sure they are really drained well and use a 2x4 under the front part of them. Don't find the top end too high to work on and they are easily spun on the bench surface.

Well of course I usually just pick the engine up with my massive penis, kinda like a fork lift truck, but my back is giving me some trouble now, so I thought I'd give the ol' bod a break, ha ha! cheers, Terry.

mrblasty · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2006, 10:55:10 PM »

I thought I was the only one lifting engines with the 'ole pickle. glad to hear there are others with this ability.

Gordon · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2006, 11:09:45 PM »

I've just been using the old hand truck/dolly cart. Fits perfectly and I can wheel it around to wherever I need it. Besides, I had to stop using Terry's method 'cause I sprained it a while back and my wife got really mad!

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