Engine cradle/frame
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Topic: Engine cradle/frame
Posted By: gmars70970
Subject: Engine cradle/frame
Date Posted: October-20-2016 at 7:01pm
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Hi I've just removed the engine from my 1980 Ski Nautique. Is there a frame/cradle that anybody could recommend for storing the engine on? Preferably something that allows access to change sump seals etc. It's the Ford Windsor V8 engine Thanks Graeme |
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Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 9:45am
Most I've seen are something like these. Changing the oil pan gasket is probably easiest from a hoist, although someone on here may have a better idea.
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Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 10:13am
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http://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-69886.html If you really want to work on and clean up an engine its hard to beat a rotating engine stand... will require separation of the trans, damper, and flywheel but gives good access to the rear main and allows you clean and seal without gravity working against you to pull oil into your newly cleaned areas... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 10:21am
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Graeme, I'm with Bruce regarding most making their own cradle out of wood. http://s133.photobucket.com/user/brainard_bucket_bucket/media/DSCF0005-9.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  But you could also look into an engine stand.  The only issue with a engine stand is partial disassemble is needed at the front or rear of engine down to the actual block. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 10:48am
| Both stand styles are useful. Depends whether you want to store a fully dressed engine/trans vs assemble an engine. |
Posted By: DayTony
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 10:52am
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I have seen some metal ones that customers will often bring engines in on and if needed you "couuld" access oil pan bolts and sump etc. But nothing will be as preferable as an engine stand for removing and installing oil pan for the main reason of being able to flip the engine upside down. especially when seating the new gasket. I couldnt find the ford one with a quick search but it must exist. click http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS+Performance+Products/555/80064/10002/-1?CAWELAID=1710606872&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=15769068431&CATCI=pla-171299435591&catargetid=230006180003464303&cadevice=c&gclid=CJCK0bX3688CFVZbhgodXm0FNA" rel="nofollow - link ------------- 1988 Barefoot nautique-454 |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 10:59am
| To me a stand puts something up in the air to allow work. My cradles look like Pete and Bruce, just a 2x6 frame with wheels. Don't cheap on the wheels! I prefer the 350# cart kings from mcmaster. |
Posted By: DHart
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 11:07am
@Riley
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Hollywood wrote:Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 11:23am
| The more money you spend on wheels, the less money you have to spend on your engine. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 11:32am
| Finally pictures of the engine, thanks. Do the hacked off exhaust hose ends come with it? |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 11:36am
| Hacked off? Skillfully cut for plug and play in its next boat. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 11:42am
| But I haven't even told you what I'm putting it in yet. You're just guessing. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 11:51am
| Ha, We have a 302 Commander for you. This 351 is going in the Warren Witheral Tique. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 12:00pm
| What kinda games you playing up there at Long Beach Classics? I'm supposed to be getting a 351 Commander. |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: October-21-2016 at 12:03pm
| Alright, I'll swap over the valve covers for you. |
Posted By: gmars70970
Date Posted: October-22-2016 at 4:57pm
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Thanks for all the advice and sorry for the delay in reply, I've been busy at a boxing championship today. Managed to knock up a quick cradle tonight out of "bits & pieces" in the garage.  
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Posted By: gmars70970
Date Posted: October-22-2016 at 5:03pm
Had a quick google at those engine stands and that looks the best way forward for any maintenance 
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