Engine on a stand... How long?

BLKTOPTRVL · 09-23-2008, 05:24 PM

Does anyone know if there is any kind of practical time limit as to how long a fully dressed engine can sit on a typical engine stand?

I figure that all of the weight is being supported by two or three studs on the front plate. Sooner of later the studs (or the front plate) may start to stress?

Any concens?

BLKTOPTRVL · 09-24-2008, 06:00 PM

Doesn't seem that too many people have opinions on this, so I went looking on other forums...

http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showth...62#post1720062

Polito Racing · 09-24-2008, 08:38 PM

I had mine on a stand for a couple of months and didnt have any problems at all. how long are you planning to leave it there for?

AHarada · 09-24-2008, 08:42 PM

How long do you plan on keeping it on an engine stand? I wouldn't be concerned since it's attached to the front iron. If it really concerns you though, you could put some stronger studs in there.

BLKTOPTRVL · 09-24-2008, 08:52 PM

I've had it on there for about two months. Problem is I travel a lot for work and could be away from home for months. Guess I could always lower it back to the floor.

87turbo_turtle · 09-26-2008, 07:04 PM

that would the best thing to do... most stands will hold no problem...just it is never a good idea for anything that holds a lot of stress to be unattended for unknown periods of time. Being every stand has their own limit and if you can not check up on it on a semi-regular basis then for peace of mind lower it down.

Cp1 · 10-21-2008, 06:08 AM

i know this is old but ive had several motors sit on stands for long periods of time and mostly inline sixes so the length and sheer weight i thought would be bad but they held and still bolted straight up to the tranny without problems. well except that my cheap stand the bolt guides on it started to bend slightly but the motor was fine!!

RETed · 10-25-2008, 09:53 AM

I believe those studs are at least 10mm threads?
The tensile strength should be rated at least past 10,000 lbs.?
I wouldn't worry.

We've had short blocks on engine stands for YEARS with no problems.

-Ted

09-23-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
BLKTOPTRVL Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 192 Rep Power: 17	Engine on a stand... How long? Does anyone know if there is any kind of practical time limit as to how long a fully dressed engine can sit on a typical engine stand? I figure that all of the weight is being supported by two or three studs on the front plate. Sooner of later the studs (or the front plate) may start to stress? Any concens? __________________ ...shoot a mother-humpin moose, eight days of the week...

09-24-2008, 06:00 PM	#2
BLKTOPTRVL Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 192 Rep Power: 17	Doesn't seem that too many people have opinions on this, so I went looking on other forums... http://www.ffcobra.com/forums/showth...62#post1720062 __________________ ...shoot a mother-humpin moose, eight days of the week...

09-24-2008, 08:38 PM	#3
Polito Racing so you got pistons oh wow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Raeford NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 87 Rep Power: 17	I had mine on a stand for a couple of months and didnt have any problems at all. how long are you planning to leave it there for? __________________ Polito Racing 2000 F-350 SD (Daily Driver) 2002 CBR 954RR (Back on the Road) 1987 RX-7 Turbo II(red bullet!!)

09-24-2008, 08:52 PM	#5
BLKTOPTRVL Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 192 Rep Power: 17	I've had it on there for about two months. Problem is I travel a lot for work and could be away from home for months. Guess I could always lower it back to the floor. __________________ ...shoot a mother-humpin moose, eight days of the week...

09-26-2008, 07:04 PM	#6
87turbo_turtle Rotary Chic Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Holland, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 232 Rep Power: 17	that would the best thing to do... most stands will hold no problem...just it is never a good idea for anything that holds a lot of stress to be unattended for unknown periods of time. Being every stand has their own limit and if you can not check up on it on a semi-regular basis then for peace of mind lower it down. __________________ Turtle Yes I am a girl and I will kick your butt. Prove yourself.

09-24-2008, 08:42 PM	#4
AHarada Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1) Posts: 162 Rep Power: 17	How long do you plan on keeping it on an engine stand? I wouldn't be concerned since it's attached to the front iron. If it really concerns you though, you could put some stronger studs in there.