DIY AWESOME Heavy duty engine stand, Geared spinning head

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7 жыл бұрын

I needed an engine stand for the 5.0 to hang on for its build up. I looked at a bunch of off the shelf options; amazon, ebay, autozone, TSC, HFT and so on. It was obvious after seeing a youtube video by filthyphill100 that I needed to go the DIY route. In his video he used a brake slack adjuster off of a semi truck to spin the head. His idea is very clever. I was given some used brake parts by my dad which was just what I needed. I also have a large pile of scrap steel I want to use up. I was able to come up with enough good parts to put together this stand. I did buy new iron casters and a new slack adjuster totaling around $50. Im waiting to drill the holes in the arms until I know what size is the industry standard. Look for it to be painted with a 5.0HO v8 hanging on it in a future episode of the '47 ford p/u build!!
TESTED: • The DIY rotating engin...
The frame material is random bits of box tubing
The spinning head is 3/4" plate steel
The arms are 1 1/4" bar stock
The pivot shaft is 1 1/2" 28 splined brake shaft
The casters are 330lb each
The bolts are all 5/8" NC
The spinning head is held in place by a retention clip, like on a semi
Casters: amzn.to/2NUzyqv
Roloc discs for a die grinder:
Polishing: amzn.to/2NsQ2Hs
Grinding: amzn.to/2CrPGuw
Thanks
UnitedStatesofBuild
#diyenginestand #rotatingenginestand #homemadetools

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@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

I think when people worry about the steel caster supports bending its just a misunderstanding of the actual amount of weight on that piece of angle. If I put that small piece of angle on the ground and drove a mid-size truck over it would it bend? What do you think?

@jimzivny1554 7 жыл бұрын

Great use of an S-cam and slack adjuster, love the trap door to keep the shaft and zerks clean.

@jjbailey01 5 жыл бұрын

The suspense of how you were going to grease the shaft bushings was tense until the end of the video. Great job!

@savage6394 3 жыл бұрын

I first watched this Build video about a year ago. Started my replication about 6 months ago. Finally found a S-cam in the scrap bin that has the correct spline count. I can now finish the build. I just wanted to say “Thank You” for the Phenomenal idea.

@marcusredding8440 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent build! Thanks for the video

@dontnubblemebro 4 жыл бұрын

I've had a bit to do with slack adjusters and that idea is goddamn brilliant! Subbed on that idea alone!

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

My 5.0 is currently on it being rebuilt, its working perfectly. Thanks!!

@kurtsimmons1587 5 жыл бұрын

Man I haven’t seen anyone use a blowtorch like that since I was a kid watching my dad! Everyone wants a plasma cutter anymore! Good job! I wish I would have learned from my dad!

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 5 жыл бұрын

I wish my Dad had taught me more about engines. Maybe when he retires...... Thanks for watching! Have a great day!

@genesssisss 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is a true metal worker

@zombienectar 7 жыл бұрын

pretty kool. . slack adjuster for the gear drive. good one!

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping in!

@otmetalhed 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great example and build.

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking it out!

@CM-sd4gi 5 жыл бұрын

Helpful and Thank you.

@SaeedReal 6 жыл бұрын

good idea , real engineer

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@PressureEd 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@Lovetolivetruely 3 жыл бұрын

Now that was badass!

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@zafirahotochanel 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@Hisuka911 9 ай бұрын

Gut gemacht ❤️💪

@eduardocobian3238 5 күн бұрын

It's not really finished is it? How is the engine fixed to the support? There are no bolts on the extreme of the pieces.

@tonyperformancecarandbike328 5 жыл бұрын

hello what material do you need to do everything?

@besitstookeezbeshzhacuz9371 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Craftsmanship Bros 👁👁👍

@jimv3352 3 жыл бұрын

I built 1 for my 800lb 7.3 diesel using a HF 2000lb engine stand.

@doublek5583 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the drill driven crank mechanism from thanks nice video

@EarthshipFreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think the slack adjuster will hold its position if there was significant leverage against it? Like if I made a frame rotisserie using thus device.

@mshawnmhulett 2 жыл бұрын

This is fawkin awesome!!!!

@GypsyPaz 5 жыл бұрын

Loved watching it come together without all the blabbing talk. TY

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 5 жыл бұрын

Are you building one?

@papergatorzfedducca7998 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber!!!🔥🔥🔥

@gatitoconbotas634 7 ай бұрын

Donde lo consigo esa herramienta para girar color oro muchas gracias por el video

@JohnSmith-qj4cf 3 жыл бұрын

Can you give me the od a id of the two tunes used that the slack adjuster goes through re grease fitting thks please

@brenthodges7202 3 жыл бұрын

I used to build stuff like this all the time. Now a days though I tend to just buy new tools with warranties because it's honestly a better use of time. Instead of spending all the time making your own just buy one for much less. But again, I understand the whole built not bought aspect. I guess I've just grown out of that.

@Spiritof_76 Жыл бұрын

Earned your way out of it.

@acemogany6369 2 жыл бұрын

What is the gold thing that you added to it

@revenupassif4393 4 ай бұрын

where i can buy spinning head. I don't know the exact name so I can't find it

@24revealer 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering now that you've had a chance to use it, if you feel the original S-Cam bushings are adequate, or if you'd go with bearings next time?

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

Its been working fine. For how much it spins I think the bushings are ok.

@rmmmodifikasi Жыл бұрын

Good👍👍

@stevejanka361 4 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, what is that grinding wheel you have on your die grinder? It really cleans it up good for welding. I now have inspiration for my auto rotisserie. Thanks and take care.

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video! The discs are Roloc style, they are super handy. Grinding discs: amzn.to/2CrPGuw

@jessicav2510 7 жыл бұрын

awesome

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@roguepowersports3576 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice build. Only thing I would question is the angle iron for the casters

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

Yeh, Thats the week point but then again each of those pieces of angle would take hundreds of LBS to bend and there are 4 working together. Ill probably do an update video.

@raysautorehabrestoration9182 Жыл бұрын

How I wish I could build this for myself

@Hank_Snow Жыл бұрын

Why d'you have a compost pile goin' on yer bandsaw?

@buhaykabos609 3 жыл бұрын

Great

@Sternhammer89 5 жыл бұрын

What is the cleaning spray you used for the metal and then washed off?

@jayer-su3hu 4 жыл бұрын

Just standard foaming engine degreaser you buy at any auto parts store

@mubeenahmedali 6 жыл бұрын

love it. what is the golden colour thing you install at 5:42

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, its called a 'manual slack adjuster'

@Erklzanderz 5 жыл бұрын

Slick build buddy! When can I come by to pick it up and borrow it? Im pulling my cummins motor to replace the piston cooling nozzles and that motor is a beast to try to turn over on a regular engine stand! I wish I had a decent welder to replicate your build. Awesome work though. I wonder what the capacity of this unit would be?

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 5 жыл бұрын

Im not sure what max cap is. I know those cummins are heavy. Ive had a couple 6bt's pass through the shop over the years. My little forklift will lift them, but she feels it.... Good luck on the repairs and thanks for watching!!

@mariusz.8121 3 жыл бұрын

Where can you buy such a gear ratio I'm writing from Poland thank you

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 3 жыл бұрын

This is off of a semi air brake system. A truck mechanic or repair shop will have these parts

@silvianoayuzo554 Жыл бұрын

Cómo se llama esa matraca

@abepenner7497 3 жыл бұрын

This is great. I've got s-cans, tubes, and slacks kicking around from a logging unit.

@DF5152 4 жыл бұрын

How well does the slack adjuster work once you have a built up engine on the stand?

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

To be honest I havent had a chance to use it. My '47 for project went on hold because of my '53 chevy.

@georgeowen2083 4 жыл бұрын

Did the metal you used for the wheels support the weight when you put an engine on it, or did it drop to floor because you didn’t gusset? Also was the reduction enough with the weight of a motor on it? The ratio looked way to high to be useful?

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

It held fine. Steel is strong. The rotation feature worked well also. I need to make a video of it in use. Here it is with the 5.0 on it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMCpYM6Hl87Yc2g.html

@abduljakol5098 4 жыл бұрын

what is the dimension of the mounting head plate ?

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

If I recall what I did was looked up a couple mounting hole patterns of some small and big block engines (look for the circumference of all the holes) and then made sure I could adjust for all the common sizes.

@bewimotos 4 жыл бұрын

Are you using a Brake ratchet?

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

Slack adjuster.

@chalinp4886 4 жыл бұрын

That will last a life time

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully. I wish I had more opportunity to use it. Thanks for watching!

@mophead4812 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea but i have seen a couple of videos and no one put a load on it!! Too me it qont work with the gearing on a slack adjuster

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 2 жыл бұрын

My buddy rebuilt my 5.0HO on it kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMCpYM6Hl87Yc2g.html

@mophead4812 2 жыл бұрын

@@unitedstatesofbuild4915 great ok thanks.

@iulian-gabrieltroeanu7406 6 жыл бұрын

can you please tell me how is called that piece from 7:09 ? that thing with gears

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 6 жыл бұрын

'manual slack adjuster' let me know if you need any additional info.

@aliafreet 4 жыл бұрын

Goood

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@josepeixoto3384 3 жыл бұрын

01:12 you sped up *the fireworks* ... real speed w'd have been nice too :(

@gilvallejo4519 2 жыл бұрын

Let's see it rotate with an engine on it

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 2 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZmFmJubsNTao40.html

@fpreston9527 6 жыл бұрын

Looks rough

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 6 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r815latizeCWg4k.html

@lonniedavy9365 4 жыл бұрын

he's not showing us how it works with the weight of the engine. I don't think it would work.

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 4 жыл бұрын

Works like a dream kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eZmFmJubsNTao40.html

@e2910 5 жыл бұрын

That is not a real engine stand all of the steel used looks extremely light duty, how coud the front wheels hold up if there welded on angle iron. Cheap cheap crappy project should if left it as scrap metal.

@grapejewcer 5 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the thickness of the Chinese engine stands that everyone uses? It's less than this and I just had my big block on one with no problems. This stand looks plenty strong. I'll agree about the caster mounts, those look like they'll have a little flex but it probably wont matter.

@phillyarrow0898 4 жыл бұрын

Lets see your stand pal this one will hold a fully dressed big block Chevy all day long.

@savage6394 4 жыл бұрын

Elias Lara who Pee’d in your Cheerios?!?! Damn Dude! The stand he built has about Double the steel used in almost every Engine stand you can purchase. Check the next video he has with a fully dressed Ford small block on it. It barley has any flex. Plus he actually has control as he spins the motor unlike the manual ones that spin with NO control at all.

@Allroundfixer 5 жыл бұрын

Why the stupid, annoying music?

@unitedstatesofbuild4915 5 жыл бұрын

A common problem I was running into was copyright issues. If I had the radio on in my shop and youtube recognized the song then the video would get flagged. If I overlay with free music then the youtube algorithm cant ID the songs anymore.