Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: mopar dave]
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I used some pieces of 2 x 10 lumber, 2 pieces along the pan rail and longer pieces front and back to keep the engine from tipping over . The front was cut out for the balancer fit.
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: mopar dave]
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01/13/16 02:04 AM
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I welded up some 1" square tubing.. then bolted the engine on it.. then strapped it on my small open trailer... I ended up using it to ship my engine off to Australia in a wooden crate I made up
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: rowin4]
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01/13/16 06:09 AM
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I used some pieces of 2 x 10 lumber, 2 pieces along the pan rail and longer pieces front and back to keep the engine from tipping over . The front was cut out for the balancer fit. I used 2x8 and cut out a small notch on the front to clear the oil pump and oil filter. I did place the front and rear longer pieces directly under the front and rear oil pan bolts so it didn't put any strain on the crankshaft in the front or rear by supporting the crank. I have made several different ones over the years to transport different motors to the dyno, the ones with the external oiling systems need some notching on the drivers side support rail also to clear those fittings and lines . Summit sells a metal engine dolly that a local guy used as a model to make one for BB and another one for SB Mopars, that works well also
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: mopar dave]
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01/13/16 11:29 AM
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Dave you and I seem to be progressing at about the same rate on our builds . I started building a cradle last night to put my engine on to transport it to the dyno in February. I have one I built several years ago but it has my 340 on it, plus it has casters on it. Like Mike I use 1" tube, this one will have tabs to bolt to the engine, the first one I just bolted through the tube. Also on this one I will bolt the casters on, if I need to transport another engine I can just take the casters off. Also I'm going to make a couple tabs to bolt on the heads for ratchet straps.
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: mopar dave]
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I have used a truck tire or two when taking the engine across town to the dyno. All it needs is strapped up straight so it doesn't roll over.
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
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I made mine so it was a ready to go engine.. headers and everything were on it.. they picked it up, stand and all with a fork lift with the forks together and from there the over head crane set it in place on the dyno... I had tabs welded on it so it bolted to 2 bell housing points and the motor mount ears.. I used it twice for the dyno.. had a issue the first time so I had it pulled and went back later... it worked great... plus I had a spare block on it in the corner for a while.. then as I said.. it went down under when I sold my engine
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: MR_P_BODY]
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I had the Summit one for the small block it was a good piece , a few years ago I sold a 318 I had and the buyer wanted the cradle too so I sold it to him. I now use a small block Chevy one a friend gave me after he Won it in a drawing, I converted it to use with my small block Mopars.
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: mopar dave]
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Mancini, Jegs, Summit all sell Mopar engine cradles. With a Motorplate druysump etc we always find it easy enough to build one from 1" square tubing to get what we need.
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: mopar dave]
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Do you have a mig welder... you could be done by the time you get one from e-bay.. takes all of a 1/2 hour to burn one together thats nice and sturdy EDIT Or just buy the tubing and come by my place and I'll burn one together for you.. free.. just need the tubing I have a few blocks here to mock it up
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Re: Engine cradle/stand.
[Re: AndyF]
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01/14/16 03:03 AM
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I make my own dollies so I can put a large diameter caster on them. They roll a lot easier when they have a big caster wheel. I also include some holes for the tie downs to hook into. Those would be great if you could still buy them I tried Mancini a couple of months ago and they said they Could not get them anymore Wished I had one
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