Re: Engine rebuild stand

Posted by Packard Don On 2017/12/14 19:07:17

I'm currently working on a double-ended stand specifically for Packard engines from 1954 and back (not sure how far back!) and, while my shop has only very limited power, there is a manufacturer in town willing to assist. Making an adapter to hold the rear of the engine is straight forward and I'm making it to hold the block directly, to hold the Ultramatic's thin bell housing and to hold the standard bell housing but am somewhat stuck on how to attach to the front while still keeping it accessible! For 1951-1954, it can probably use the side engine mounts but pre-1951 did not have them. Any ideas?

Also, looking for a source for a suitable worm reduction gearbox with 15:1 or greater for rotation and prefer not to have to buy a pre-made stand just to get it. Anyone know of a suitable one that is new and readily available?