Engine stand

Good evening....
Finally removed the heads using puller found on this chat site!!!
Next question is the engine stand
Does the 308 engine mount like a USA V8 or is there special adapter for the center of the block
Thank you in advance


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I used a standard engine stand I purchased at NAPA. No special adaptors required.

 

The studs are long and slender so I used a wooden “I” support under the opposite end of the block from the stand yoke. From memory some 1” tubing spacers were also required to mount firmly to the yoke.


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I'm not sure what you are doing, but a regular engine stand works only if you remove the bell housing/transmission. If that's not part of your plan, making up a cradle that picks up the four engine mounts is pretty straightforward.

 

I used two wheel dollys and built a wooden frame on top of them. Can move it around in the garage.
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/Peter

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To clarify, each dolly has four wheels....

 

The factory stand attaches to the triangular mounting points on each side of the block after transmission/sump is removed. If you are a handy welder you could build your own.


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Here is a auto rotisserie that I built that also works as an engine stand. I used it for my Oliver tractor diesel rebuild, it has side mounts similar to a Ferrari engine. The position of the engine can be moved relative to the center of rotation, once aligned the 700# engine rotated easily.
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Here's my engine stand solution...Yep its also on wheels for easy movement around the garage
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Very nice! Wish I could weld.


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