Engine stand for Hornet motor

Unknown

I wonder what others are using for an engine stand to rebuild the engine. Are

you satisfied using a regular engine stand; one of those with casters and

arms or plate that bolts to engine? Does bolting to back of engine work well

and what about droop of the motor? I saw a H8 on one of those and the droop was impressive to the point of worry. Do you find a need for a front

support prop? Any better way or modifications you recommend? Can you

slip in the crank, do you leave off the back plate (that starter attaches to)?

Thanks for your advice.

Uncle Josh

I did my 262, (same size as 308) on a stand. Supported the front with wood blocks when I thought I needed to. You can even leave the flywheel on if ya space it out with some large nuts or something.



Yup, the eight is 2 inches longer but not a real problem. Need to block it for rigidity that's all.



There are a couple of classes of stand. The one that handles 1200 lb would probably make ya feel better rather than the 800 lb capacity one.



While a smaller motor, I just pulled the crank on a 212 with the flywheel on by taking one of the arms off temporarily.



I did pull the flywheel on the 262 but not sure I needed to.

Unknown

I use a stand rated at 2000 lbs for my Hudson 8 and my Packard 8's. No problem. Would not use anything rated at anything less. Eastwood always has them on sale as does most good auto part stores.