toolman Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 I was in the shop tonight cleaning cases to start an engine build it came to me to build something to hold the bottom case during assembly. So here is my idea just a flat plate 1/4 material with holes drilled in it to mount to the bottom engine struts holes and the oil drain plug I had to make 7/8 spacers to go between the case and the plate where it mounts to the strut holes. Welded another piece of 1/4 plate on the bottom to clamp it in my vice. I held the plate back so you can get to all of the bolts on the bottom. So what is everyone else using if anything. I'm tired of chasing a motor around the work bench. Thanks Tim I'll take pic's tomorrow (it's late) Quote
jbooker82 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 Or just make a square cradel out of 2x4's Quote
locogato11283 Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 ive never used one. put together quite a few motors and never really had a problem with keeping the motor still.. you can always prop it up on something. Quote
lt1bird Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 funny, i bought one of those stands on ebay....tried to use it but it go in the way more than helped LOL.... no stand needed. Just put a towel down on the work bench...this will help keep it from moving to much.... Quote
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