Engine Stands.... What are you using?
 

Looking for a new engine stand for my newly acquired LQ9. All I can find locally is chinese made junk. Considering going w/ this one from Jegs? Never used a rotating geared stand tho? Any recommendations or Opinions?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/80059/10002/-1

We use the chinese ones in our high school shop. They are holding the viper engine and such fine.

Using the cheapest one I could find. Larin, I think. Probably Taiwanese. Nothing wrong with it.

I've used and owned a few of the 1000-1250lb models in the past. They did OK - meaning just that that they didn't fail - but I never liked the way the big block seemed to sag on the stand. I recently purchased the 2000lb model and like it much much better. I haven't had any issues and feel a lot more confident about having the engine hung on there.

Unfortunately I don't think you'll find too many made in the US anymore. Most all of them are imported it seems.

Here is basically what I have but Summit sold mine at the time:
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/55580042.jpg Jegs 2000 lb engine stand part#555-80042


John

Same one I have but it's harbor freight. Held my fully dressed big block for a long time.

Same place I got my engine stand and hoist. Both are holding up fine and the price was right. They are local so I did not have to pay shipping.

Just make sure it has 4 wheels. The 3 wheelers like to tip... :mad: