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Offline loco340cuda

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Home made small block engine cradle
« on: February 15, 2007 - 08:23:13 PM »
I did a search but can find the post.  I know someone posted pictures of their home made engine cradle (for a small block).  The cradle was made out of wood and had a tape ruler showing dimensions.  If any has pictures and dimesions they could post I would appreicate it. 

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Re: Home made small block engine cradle
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2007 - 03:00:58 AM »
I think that was Barry(Alaskan_TA) that posted that picture.


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Re: Home made small block engine cradle
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2007 - 05:02:37 AM »
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Re: Home made small block engine cradle
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2007 - 08:29:12 AM »
Thanks guys!  :2thumbs:
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Re: Home made small block engine cradle
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2007 - 06:21:52 PM »
I got this from Harbor Freight. It's a motorcycle dolly/stand . I just cut about 3" off the crossbar and closed it up to fit. You can adjust the height and width too. Got it on sale with a coupon $23.60.  can't go wrong for that price. looks like a big block would fit to...

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Re: Home made small block engine cradle
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2007 - 10:53:36 PM »
Good idea, but won't that bend the pan up on the sides?
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Re: Home made small block engine cradle
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2007 - 06:33:23 AM »
Good morning JB, It said it will hold up to a 1,000 lb. motorcycle, why not. plus a bike is not small either....If you made one out of wood or angle iron it would cost you more. Didn't put a big block pan on yet. My friend said he will bring one over this week...