Re: 1950 Packard Eight Destined For Racing

Posted by Ben_Wojdyla On 2014/1/8 4:54:24

Mounted the block to the new engine stand the other day - after buying and assembling said stand. My old AC Delco 1000lb unit was not at all up to the task the last time around, so I've upgraded to a 2,000 lb unit from Harbor Freight. Seems completely up to the task, but I'll update if it fails somehow. It's already clear the lever arm for turning the engine will be woefully under specified (only about a foot and a half long). Mounting the engine with the arms was also a challenge, but I figured it out eventually.

Here's the hookup series, and some detail shots. The vehicular tail-end you'll see my friend's Triumph Stag. He's letting me borrow a slot in his shop for the moment.http://imgur.com/a/zGxtB