Storage engine cradle
#1
Storage engine cradle
Anyone know where I can purchase an inexpensive engine cradle? Also if anyone know the deminsions for building one for a 1972nOldsmobile engine? Thanks
Art
Art
#2
Art, you can build one for about $20 worth of 1" square tube. Do you have access to a welder? Ive built several myself and never build them by dimensions. Hang the motor from a cherry picker, bolt the 4 vertical mounting tubes to the engine and weld a perimeter around the bottom.
Here is the one i built. I did use 1" flat stock to bolt to the block and the 1" square tube is welded to the flat stock.
DSCN0166.jpg
There is a very nice one here too. Also a mention of a chevy one modded to fit.
http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic....ighlight=bolts
Here is the one i built. I did use 1" flat stock to bolt to the block and the 1" square tube is welded to the flat stock.
DSCN0166.jpg
There is a very nice one here too. Also a mention of a chevy one modded to fit.
http://72.22.90.30/phpBB2/viewtopic....ighlight=bolts
Last edited by Boldsmobile; January 4th, 2012 at 06:17 AM.
#5
As mentioned, you can get these at places like Summit and Jegs too. I welded my own togther from heavy angle iron, and the casters were most expensive part. If you pull the carb and dizzy off the engine, laying a piece of wood on it, makes a nice storage shelf. I had mine in a back yard shed, and a couple 2' x 8' plywood sheets, got me across the lawn. You're probably wanting better casters if going this route.
#6
I built one out of wood (one 2x10x8 and one 2x4x8) and hardware (lag bolts and carriage bolts). Not a must, but I decided to add casters as well. This is for a 455 with a standard oil pan. Oil pan sits down inside and the engine rests on edges of oil pan where it meets the block. Check it out below. Note the notches for the front crankshaft end and the oil pan dipstick notch.
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Thanks...I'm going to order it,I see Jegs carries them
Is this the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar+Perfor...10142/10002/-1
Is this the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar+Perfor...10142/10002/-1
#11
Thanks...I'm going to order it,I see Jegs carries them
Is this the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar+Perfor...10142/10002/-1
Is this the one ?
http://www.jegs.com/i/Allstar+Perfor...10142/10002/-1
#13
Question
I built one out of wood (one 2x10x8 and one 2x4x8) and hardware (lag bolts and carriage bolts). Not a must, but I decided to add casters as well. This is for a 455 with a standard oil pan. Oil pan sits down inside and the engine rests on edges of oil pan where it meets the block. Check it out below. Note the notches for the front crankshaft end and the oil pan dipstick notch.
Thanks,
Les
#16
this thread had additional dimensions for DIYers
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ge-cradle.html
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ge-cradle.html
#17
I highly second the recommendation for the Allstar Performance ALL10142 Heavy Duty Engine Cradle for Oldsmobile. Bought mine on Amazon Prime, delivered for $81.99.
Bought a set of these steel wheels, too. They work great, and no concern with flattening.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172444463827...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Bought a set of these steel wheels, too. They work great, and no concern with flattening.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172444463827...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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