Garage engine stand

[DWBOX2000]

Can anyone recommend a good garage motor stand. I bought a Miata motor (approx 300 lbs) to tinker with.
Thanks in advance.

[flipper35]

I don't remember the brand, but I got mine back in 95 at a place like Advance or O'reilys. Don't remember the name off the top of my head. Was reasonably priced and is sitting in the garage with a small block Mopar engine on it right now. No complaints.

Is one that you can rotate the engine on.

[herr_oberst]

I'd go to Craigslist and get one of the multitude of used ones. Find one that's cheap and close to your house.

Some of them on PDX CL are 25 bucks.

[fastfredracing]

The cheapest of the cheapos will hold your miata mill. I would look for one with 4 wheels instead of 3 though . I have almost lost one before moving it around , once that weight starts to go over, its hard to stop it .
Too bad, I just gave a few away , they were just taking up space

[pwd72s]

Some are made foldable, easily stored for another project...a feature to consider if you plan on doing more.

[blucille]

Facebook marketplace, 4 wheels, absolutely not 3....I like the "U" shaped ones, but the "I" would be ok, just not the "T". definitely not the T

My preference was something made of American steel from 20-40 years ago, $30 and a 10 minute drive.

[Skytrooper]

Definitely go with the 4 wheel model, regardless of the engine you are working on it will be stable…and safe. I bought a 4 wheel stand at harbor freight ($75) and did a 700+ lbs big block Mopar engine on it. So, do not pay too much on Craigslist or FB marketplace.

[A930Rocket]

I saw an engine stand recently that had a geared system to rotate the engine. I’m sure it costs more, but would make it easier to rotate the engine incrementally.

[Zeke]

Around here people think their used tools are worth almost that of new. There is a place next city over from me that sells china imports to swap meet vendors. They sell all kinds of tools, building supplies, some garden and a fair amount of cooking gear, a lot of the CG is commercial.

Prices were always about HF with a 20% coupon. I haven't been in an HF for 3 years so IDK what they are about anymore.

The point is that a lot of the same tools FS on CL are priced at new WRT to this wholesale place. That is just one of the downsides to living in a metropolitan area. People want 25 bucks for a duffle bag most would throw away.

I can't say what they actually get because I don't buy things from CL much. Only if I spot a real good deal which is snapped up in an hour. Flippers.

I looked at engine stands this morning on CL just for grins (that's assuming I would grin. mostly I shake my head). All were 3 point and prices were around 100. One for 40 in Las Vegas. Sure thing, bud.

HF has a 4-wheel model today for $49.99.

[DWBOX2000]

Thanks everyone. I’ll take a ride to HB tomorrow and se what they have. That little motor is heavier than I thought.