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vettedog72

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Im going to start a build of a '59 XK engine and need to know what engine stand/s are ok for the process. I am thinking to assemble the engine and transmission on the stand and transfer the unit into the car when complete. It was awful heavy when I pulled it but that was a long time ago. Ill rent the hoist when it goes back together but want to buy the stand. Any advise is appreciated.
 
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I've only seen custom built engine stands for the Jaguar and all of them built by the people working on them. Every stand I saw was equipped with radiator and gauges for test running before installing. I would say I've seen 5 in all and they were pretty ingenious in design. Might search for engine stands and see what comes up.
 
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I bought a XK140 a couple of years ago. Engine and trans were on a homemade stand, I still have that stand. You're welcome to it. I'm about a 5 hour drive from you. PM me if interested

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I've seen pictures of custom stands that look like a minature rotisserie. Bolt to the engine mounts in front and the bellhousing flange in the back so as to avoid a large weight cantilevered off it. Probably could mahe one with two regular stands.
 
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Marvin, thanks for your offer. I am looking for a stand that will allow the engine to be positioned pan-up or head up or even side up, etc so I can really "get to it" during the rebuild. The engine is currently disassembled and I need to put it back together. Because the engine is so long compared to modern V8's (with out the transmission being attached) I just wondered if any body with experience would recommend a engine stand that is sturdy and not likely to tip over. Does your stand allow the rotation of the engine?
 
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