How to mount an engine on a stand?

Remove the engine from the vehicle by disconnecting all wiring and unbolting the exhaust & motor mounts. Lift the engine out of the vehicle using an engine hoist.Begin removing the transmission after the engine is safely removed from the vehicle and the engine hoist is lowered so that the engine is on the ground.Prepare the engine stand. Engine stands usually have four adjustable arms with long bolt holes. A hardware store can provide bolts for mounting the engine to the engine stand. It is ideal for the bolt to reach at least one inch into the engine block and pass through the engine stand mounts.Using the engine hoist, remove the engine and move it towards the engine stand. Remove the pivoting mount that holds the arms on the engine stand. Then, remove the pin in the rear of the engine stand.Install the bolts through the engine stand mounts and into the engine where the transmission is mounted. Mount two of the arms low on the engine and bolt the other two higher.The pivoting centre of the engine stand mounts should be centred on the flywheel. Adjust the arms on the engine stand mounts accordingly. By doing so, the engine will be balanced on the stand.Attach the engine stand mounts lower to the ground, so the engine is at the same level as the engine stand itself. Insert the circular pivoting centre of the mount into the engine stand.As the engine stand begins to support the engine, slowly lower the engine hoist. Ensure that all fasteners are securely fastened & the engine stand is locked in place. You may disconnect the hoist after ensuring that the engine stand can support the weight of the engine. You can access all sides by rotating the engine mounted to the engine stand.

Are engine stands safe to use?

Yes, engine stands are safe to use when used with proper safety measurements and expertise. Avoid the risk of personal injury or property damage by following all operating instructions. We suggest not exceeding the load capacity or weight limit of the engine stand.

Can you run an engine on an engine stand?

Yes, running an engine on an engine stand is a great way to break in, tune and test a new or newly repaired engine. It gives the convenience to fix any leaks or other issues without taking the engine back out of the car. Running the engine outside of a vehicle can be extremely dangerous.

How do you put an engine on an engine stand?

The easiest way to attach an engine to an engine stand is to remove the rotating head assembly from the engine stand. You can then attach this assembly to the engine and align the adjustable arms. Once you attach the assembly, hoist the engine to the engine stand?s height and carefully reattach the assembly and the engine to the stand.

How long should my engine stand bolts be?

Most engine stands should come with bolts. The proper bolts will insert between three-quarters of an inch to one inch inside the engine block. You should attach washers between the bolt heads and the engine stand as needed to keep the bolts from sticking out too far if they are too long. Don?t add too many washers & don?t deviate from manufacturer recommendations while mounting engines on stands.

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Engine Stands And Cranes

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Building an engine and making it work can be difficult. That's why investing in an engine stand is always a great idea as it provides access to all sides of the engine. Explore a wide...Read more

FERVI -

Hydraulic Folding Cranes

Style	Model	Capacity	Opening Size	Price (ex. VAT)
A	0063	1000 kg	-	€627.91	RFQ
B	0021/1	1000Kg	890 mm	€500.52	RFQ
C	0021/2	2000Kg	910 mm	€612.55	RFQ

OTC TOOLS -

Stands

Style	Model	Type	Price (ex. VAT)
A	1750	Engine	€9,632.90
B	6582	StrutTamer(TM)	€507.88

WELLER -

Stands

Style	Model	Color	Price (ex. VAT)
A	PH50	-	€38.13
B	T0051516199N	-	€173.00
C	PH1201ESD	Black	€56.77
D	WDH10	Black/Blue	€128.94

GRAY -

Floor Cranes

Style	Model	Capacity	Height	Length	Type	Wheel Diameter	Price (ex. VAT)
A	SC220 Air	2200	114	82mm	Air	6	€7,494.61	RFQ
B	SC440 Air	4400 lb.	119"	82"	Air/Hydraulic	6"	€8,112.04	RFQ

VESTIL -

CBFC Series Counter Balanced Floor Cranes
Vestil CBFC Series counter balanced floor cranes feature an adjustable boom for maximum adjustment and versatility to lift variety of loads up to 2000 lb. The counterbalance design eliminates the need for front legs for easy manoeuvring in hard to reach areas. These floor cranes come with a boom that can be raised with a manual hydraulic hand pump or push of a button on DC powered units for greater reach. They are integrated with Power Traction Drive system to reduce fatigue and chances of injury. All the units are equipped with two rigid, glass-filled nylon casters and two swivel phenolic casters with side brake for easy and safe mobility.

Style	Model	Base Length	Capacity	Color	Height	Item	Length	Lowered Arm Fully Extended	Lowered Arm Height	Price (ex. VAT)
A	CBFC-500-DC	-	500 lbs.	Blue	-	Floor Cranes	-	-	-	€5,765.41	RFQ
B	CBFC-PTDS-E	-	-	Black	53"	Power Traction Drive	18"	-	-	€5,837.85	RFQ
C	CBFC-500	70"	500 lbs.	Blue	-	Mobile Floor Crane	-	-	5"	-	RFQ
D	CBFC-500-AIR	70"	500 lbs.	Blue	-	Floor Cranes	-	5"	-	€5,267.42	RFQ
E	CBFC-1000	80"	1000 lbs.	Blue	-	Mobile Floor Crane	-	-	5"	-	RFQ
F	CBFC-1000-AIR	80"	1000 lbs.	Blue	102"	Floor Cranes	145.25"	5"	-	€6,944.48	RFQ
A	CBFC-1000-DC	80"	1000 lbs.	-	-	Floor Cranes	-	-	5"	€7,499.63	RFQ
G	CBFC-2000	94"	2000 lbs.	Blue	-	Mobile Floor Crane	-	-	15"	-	RFQ
H	CBFC-2000-AIR	94"	2000 lbs.	Blue	-	Floor Cranes	-	15"	-	€9,138.53	RFQ
A	CBFC-2000-DC	94"	-	Blue	107.5"	Floor Cranes	159.13"	-	-	€9,766.27	RFQ

FERVI -

Engine Stands

Style	Model	Capacity	Price (ex. VAT)
A	S019	450 kg	€134.62	RFQ
B	S033	600Kg	€148.17	RFQ
C	S068	680Kg	€188.82	RFQ

WESTWARD -

Hydraulic Engine Cranes

Style	Model	Height	Length	Width	Price (ex. VAT)
A	3ZC71	58"	62 1/2" to 91 1/2"	32 1/4 to 39 3/8"	€1,070.70	RFQ
B	3ZC72	70.75"	69.5"	21 1/2 to 48 1/4"	€1,128.68	RFQ

MASTER APPLIANCE -

Stands

Style	Model	Price (ex. VAT)
A	20108	€53.05
B	50675	€18.81

MITUTOYO -

Stands

Style	Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
A	167-141	Bar	€38.51
B	551-224-10	Digital Caliper	€2,037.23
C	64AAA129B	Stand	€1,099.21
D	519-109-10	Stand	€970.20
E	156-102	Stand	€915.25

VESTIL -

EHN Series Shop Crane Engine Hoists

Style	Model	Boom Height @ 1,000 Lbs.	Boom Height @ 2,000 Lbs.	Boom Height @ 3,000 Lbs.	Boom Height @ 4,000 Lbs.	Capacity	Depth	Extendable Legs	Height	Price (ex. VAT)
A	EHN-60-T	-	6 1/4" to 96 9/16"	11 1/2" to 92 3/8"	16 11/16" to 88 3/16"	6000 lbs.	54.5"	Yes	61"	€1,232.28	RFQ
B	EHN-40-T	0" to 87"	0" to 82"	3 1/2" to 77"	8 7/8" to 72"	4000 lbs.	62"	Yes	57"	€777.46	RFQ
C	EHN-40-C	3" to 102"	9" to 96 9/16"	15" to 91 1/4"	21" to 85 3/4"	4000 lbs.	72"	No	57.63"	€762.27	RFQ
D	EHN-20-C	14 1/2" to 80"	20 1/2" to 76"	-	-	2000 lbs.	48.5"	No	59"	€612.33

OTC TOOLS -

Fuel Tank Handler

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
1758	AA9NJW	€1,261.03

WESTWARD -

Hydraulic Engine Mobile Crane

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
5Z010	AE7KVH	€950.93

VESTIL -

Optional Brake Light Kit with Harness

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
H-TRAIL-HTH	AG7ULA	€125.68

FERVI -

Engine Support, 500 kg Capacity

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
S024	CF3RRQ	€129.20	RFQ

VESTIL -

Air/hand Pump Hydraulic Shop Crane, 4000 Lb. Capacity

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
EHN-40-C-AH	AG7RLF	€940.04	RFQ

VESTIL -

Hoist Trailer, 2000 Lb. Capacity, Blue/Yellow

Model	Item	Price (ex. VAT)
H-TRAIL	AG7UKZ	€2,529.39	RFQ

Engine Stands And Cranes

Engine stands are designed to support the engine at a comfortable height and allow it to be rotated to access the top and underside. Even small engines can be heavy and difficult to move around. These engine stands offer wheels for hassle-free movement of the engine around the garage. They feature lead-free paint which is applied after a thorough chemical wash to ensure a long lasting finish for preventing rust. These engine stands have a reinforced steel neck that provides strength and eliminates flexing when supporting an engine block up to 6000 lb. Raptor Supplies offers engine stands along with floor cranes, fuel tank handlers, hoist trailers and hydraulic engine cranes from brands like OTC, Vestil, Beech, Fervi, Gray & Westward. Floor cranes provide the ability to lift heavy, awkward shaped objects, loads or materials safely and easily. These floor cranes feature portable design so that the operator can lift heavy objects in various locations around the premises with ease.

Uses

What is the use of an engine stand?
Engine stands are commonly used to support heavy truck diesel engines or transmissions for rebuilding and other procedures. They provide access to all sides of the engine and have wheels for manoeuvrability.

Features

Vestil Counter Balanced Floor Crane

Vestil counter balanced floor cranes feature an adjustable boom that offers maximum adjustment and versatility to lift loads up to 2000 lb.
Boom can be raised with a manual hydraulic hand pump or push of a button on DC powered unit and telescopes out for greater reach.
These floor cranes feature counterbalance design that eliminates the need for front legs, making the unit easier to manoeuvre and ideal for reaching tight, hard to reach areas.
They come with two rigid 8 x 2 inch glass-filled nylon and two swivel 8 x 3 inch phenolic casters having side brakes.

Vestil Shop Crane Engine Hoist

Vestil shop crane engine hoists are equipped with a telescopic boom that can be raised and lowered with a manual hydraulic hand pump for multiple lifting heights and capacities.
These shop floor cranes have a high-capacity hydraulic cylinder that provides faster lifting action.
These floor cranes further have a large diameter ram to withstand angled loads when lifting.
These shop floor cranes feature heavy-duty steel construction with painted finish andinclude two rigid and two swivel casters for portability.

Beech Standard Floor Crane Counterweight

Beech counterweight floor cranes are designed without front legs to eliminate interference with load lifting or equipment.
These floor cranes feature robust steel construction with chrome-plated finish to handle loads ranging between 1000 to 2000 lb.

OTC Engine Stand

OTC engine stands feature 96 to 1 ratio worm and gear set to provide a full 360 degree rotation of the components.
These engine stands have a 12 ton jack to provide the swing radius needed for clearance.
OTC engine stands are equipped with two front wheels and two rear casters for mobility.
They come with a handle that locks in any position.

Working Mechanism

Engine stands enable mechanics to work on car or truck engines at an accessible height. These stands feature rotating arms to rotate the engine while it is in position. These arms can be adjusted to reach different positions depending on how the engine is mounted. An engine will typically be mounted to the stand at the flywheel end, using four holes where the transmission attaches. They come with a heavy cantilever frame to support the engine in the air so that the mechanic can work on any exposed parts.