12:38:36pm, Thursday, May 16, 2024
engine stand
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Registered: 09/04/2008 Posts: 95 |
looking at building an engine stand I like twisters but they are a little pricey and I've tried to call them with no call back so I was wondering if anyone has a "must have feature " before I get started thanks in advance |
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Registered: 04/04/2008 Posts: 1,523 |
I built my own for less than 200 from recycled items from a salvage yard..pretty easy if you can weld |
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Registered: 10/21/2008 Posts: 756 |
I too built my own engine stand. Found a deep reduction gearbox and some round and square tubing. Mine is specific for the IH 466 side mount and IH 4 speed transmission, although I have hung many different ag engines on it. I dont have any bearings in the swivel just a pipe that slides inside of another and grease fittings. |
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Registered: 08/25/2016 Posts: 14 |
what kind of gearbox did you use? Been told to use one off a manure spreader |
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Registered: 12/09/2008 Posts: 347 |
Combine final drives (off older, smaller models) work well. |
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Registered: 07/31/2016 Posts: 11 |
Twisters are expensive but after doing countless projects the hard way I just wrote the check and bought one. It will outlast me. My helpers really enjoy it. |
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1066puller,
Sorry for no response. Not sure when you tried to call and we did not answer. Best time to call is 8-5 Monday-Friday eastern time zone. Yes we know that they are starting to get pricey and we did not want to raise prices, but with material and labor prices going up we had to raise them. We will be at farm show this week. Stop by and talk. Also for anyone on the fence about getting one, unfortunately we are having another price increase on March 1st. As long as you order before the end of the month you can beat the price increase. Also we are at about a 6 week lead time on them. Thank you and if you have any questions call 812-663-8567 and ask for Kenny. |
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Times 2 on the twister. |
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Registered: 04/04/2008 Posts: 1,523 |
I've seen a few of the otc brands sell very reasonable on the gov planet site the military surplus auction site.only problem is thier located anywhere |
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Registered: 11/15/2010 Posts: 29 |
the twister stands are a great product use mine frequently along with there splitting stands |
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