Engine assembly bench or engine stand

[Larry Hill]

What does best as far as making power or is there any difference?

[Frank Castros]

Bob Glidden never use an engine stand.

[Henrys Toy]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Bob Glidden never use an engine stand.

Good morning to all,
I also understand that Jack Roush didn't use an engine stand either!
Funny, both Ford guys, both very powerful................
Might be something to it.

Have a Good Day.

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

[Dirk Olson]

Not sure what is being asked here?????

[Eman]

I'll take a guess. Some use the theory that engine stands letting the engine hang puts abnormal stress on the block. I'm sure it can make a difference and if you want to you can assemble on a bench.

[SSDiv6]

Here you go Larry:

https://www.rcrmetalfab.com/engine-assembly-stand.html

https://www.redlinestands.com/catalo...e-stand-p-2638

http://www.axeequipment.com/engine-stands.html

[Mark Ugrich]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Bob Glidden never use an engine stand.

The story I remember about Glidden not using an engine stand was that it pulled the two rear cylinders out of round.There may be some merit to it. That said, I’ve always used an engine stand.

[Paul Precht]

Originally Posted by Mark Ugrich

The story I remember about Glidden not using an engine stand was that it pulled the two rear cylinders out of round.There may be some merit to it. That said, I’ve always used an engine stand.

If it pulled them out of shape which is very possible with a stock Ford block, it should still go back to where it was when taken off the stand. A cylinder will go out of shapre with the plate or head off but go back in shape when they are put back on.

[Mark Ugrich]

Originally Posted by Paul Precht

If it pulled them out of shape which is very possible with a stock Ford block, it should still go back to where it was when taken off the stand. A cylinder will go out of shapre with the plate or head off but go back in shape when they are put back on.

“ should go back” might be the key phrase there.I’d think they would have some resiliency but how much? I don’t know if Glidden sleeved any of his blocks,but if he did that would change things also.

[Alan Roehrich]

I've always used a stand. At least to finish. I have put the cam and crank in on a table, some times. But always finished on a stand.