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Rhythm and Blues 09-11-2017 04:32 AM

Engine Stands for deep oil pans
 
Good morning, would anyone know of a set of these tow piece engine stands that will clear a deep 14qt oil pan? I don't mean width wise, I know they clear on the sides but rather leg length wise; in other words a set that the legs will touch the ground before the bottom of the pan? Thanks. JEGS Performance Products 80063: Two Piece Engine Storage Stand for Small Block and Big Block Chevrolet Engine | JEGS

Wally 09-11-2017 08:45 AM

if it doesn't clear as is then install bigger casters on it ;)

Rhythm and Blues 09-11-2017 03:03 PM


Originally Posted by Wally (Post 4581602)
if it doesn't clear as is then install bigger casters on it ;)

Yeah, thats a consideration I thought of but rather than shooting from the hip I want to know if anyone has seen ones designed to work work with deep pan..?

F-2 Speedy 09-11-2017 03:36 PM

you can find them, but there more than 69 bucks

Heavy Duty, BBC, SBC, Big Block, Small Block Engine Cradles, Stand, GM, Chevy | eBay

dereknkathy 09-11-2017 04:16 PM

the stock pan hangs down about 1/2 inch below the bottom of the frame. Jegs sez it is flush with rail but pic sez otherwise. so you have room for 3 to 4 inches more of pan before getting close to the floor. and it looks like you can shim the casters up another 3/4 inch. so how much deeper than stock is your pan? I would also cut a piece of 2 by 4 and place it between top of rail and bottom of block where flywheel is to keep it from sagging...like the heavy duty ebay one did. I love it when I get these brilliant ideas and see everyone else had it too.

Rhythm and Blues 09-11-2017 05:04 PM


Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4581692)

I've seen those too, not what I want. I'm not removing the bellhousings initally.

Rhythm and Blues 09-11-2017 05:09 PM


Originally Posted by dereknkathy (Post 4581698)
the stock pan hangs down about 1/2 inch below the bottom of the frame. Jegs sez it is flush with rail but pic sez otherwise. so you have room for 3 to 4 inches more of pan before getting close to the floor. and it looks like you can shim the casters up another 3/4 inch. so how much deeper than stock is your pan? I would also cut a piece of 2 by 4 and place it between top of rail and bottom of block where flywheel is to keep it from sagging...like the heavy duty ebay one did. I love it when I get these brilliant ideas and see everyone else had it too.

I hear you, I could shim them yes, my question was has anyone seen the Z type specifically for deep pans. I have to remeasure the depth of the pans, I had a set of stands on my motor last month and they were a good bit shy of the floor. Yes I can mod them-just wanted to see if there were some that existed before necessitating that... The Z type is the design I'd like to use at the moment. I could build my own and get them exactly the way I want them but I have ZERO time for that.

F-2 Speedy 09-11-2017 05:26 PM


Originally Posted by Rhythm and Blues (Post 4581703)
I've seen those too, not what I want. I'm not removing the bellhousings initally.

then you should of stated that, put a full dressed engine on that pos you posted and see what happens........I built mine with bell housing supports

Rhythm and Blues 09-11-2017 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4581706)
then you should of stated that, put a full dressed engine on that pos you posted and see what happens........I built mine with bell housing supports

No need to get huffy, I have put my fully dressed engine carb to pan full of oil with excessories on a set and they were great just not tall enough, hence the initial question. I appreciate your input, I do; but so it goes with most forums and threads people tend to stray off course and neglect the black and white of the question.

Rhythm and Blues 09-11-2017 08:16 PM

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Found them, actually from the guy I bought my outdrive jack from. Great price and stout units. Thanks for all that contributed.
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