Great Job! Even if you don’t work on heavy engines this is a nice feature to add to an engine stand. I’m 68 years old and mainly work on small block Chevrolets and some 4 cylinder engines but either way my hands and arms would appreciate this addition to my engine stand. I have a friend who services tractors and trailers and I’ll check with him for an S cam and slack adjuster. Thanks!
Very nice. I appreciate the details, especially of heavy duty brake parts which I am not familiar with. Attempting to mount an engine to a stand now which lead me to this video for tips. Now I want a rotating stand...thanks
This is a great idea for an engine stand I just picked up a 427 Chevy tall block industrial application that weighs in at 750 lbs currently I plan on shaving some wheat off by using aluminum intake and head's from a 454 I know this is something I would not be able to rotate by myself so thank you for the best idea I've seen and the great tutorial always nice to learn options especially the differences between a few types of adjusters. Great video.
I need one of these like NOW! I've tore down a few 7.3's on that exact engine stand. After bending the handle with a cheater, I started using my chain hoist to assist with the rotation by wrapping a chain under the engine to the opposite side engine mount. Still kinda dicey! I'm getting ready to assemble a 7.3 whose block and heads just came back from the machine shop. I guess I need to drive into Macon and make the rounds to find the parts. I'll be painting it all up and don't want to mess that up with a chain.
Nope. The truck you said you wanted to fix up, for your first truck, still has the engine in it. But it has the same kind of engine as the engine in this video!
Here is a link to a slack adjuster that will work. It isn't the exact slack that I used but it has the same features. www.amazon.com/Automatic-Slack-Adjuster-Service-Spline/dp/B0B4PX2JP6/ref=asc_df_B0B4PX2JP6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244533605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9464012830422385031&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016267&hvtargid=pla-1746906811129&psc=1 And here is a link for a 28 spline S-cam. www.amazon.com/Meritor-2210C6867-S-Cam-Left-Spline/dp/B01A7QKZM4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W9127DWCUVRQ&keywords=28+spline+S+cam&qid=1666524446&s=automotive&sprefix=28+spline+s+cam%2Cautomotive%2C115&sr=1-1
Instead of washer to tske slake they mak a bearing with the same deminsions of id for s cam, and id for tube on stand head! THAT Msde it 1/2 again easier to rotate with drill ! Good job though!
Great Job! Even if you don’t work on heavy engines this is a nice feature to add to an engine stand. I’m 68 years old and mainly work on small block Chevrolets and some 4 cylinder engines but either way my hands and arms would appreciate this addition to my engine stand. I have a friend who services tractors and trailers and I’ll check with him for an S cam and slack adjuster. Thanks!
You're welcome
I'm late the to part Opa but very well done. This is a great idea and you explained it well!
Very nice. I appreciate the details, especially of heavy duty brake parts which I am not familiar with. Attempting to mount an engine to a stand now which lead me to this video for tips. Now I want a rotating stand...thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent and well explained. Not sure whether to get the worm drive rotator or build one at the moment, but this gives me great options. Thanks!
Thank You
this is great instruction and description....thank you
Thanks, u explained the details n materials needed to build that engine rotator, I'm going to build my own n put it to good use.
This is a great idea for an engine stand I just picked up a 427 Chevy tall block industrial application that weighs in at 750 lbs currently I plan on shaving some wheat off by using aluminum intake and head's from a 454 I know this is something I would not be able to rotate by myself so thank you for the best idea I've seen and the great tutorial always nice to learn options especially the differences between a few types of adjusters. Great video.
I got almost everything, couldn't find used S shaft and slack adjuster so new about 90 bucks so a first time welder here we go.
Great video, great idea.
Nice and simple idea, need to keep an eye out for a junk S cam now 👍 . Probably worth splurging on a new slack adjuster with the weight behind it
That is the best idea yet. Thank you for the great video.
Glad you liked it!
Great video, that’s the best version of the slack adjuster rotator I’ve ever seen!
Thank You!
Came over for Mike's Great video!👍 thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Thank you!
I just shared this video on the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum...
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Great video. Good idea with the tube insert.
Thanks!
I need one of these like NOW! I've tore down a few 7.3's on that exact engine stand. After bending the handle with a cheater, I started using my chain hoist to assist with the rotation by wrapping a chain under the engine to the opposite side engine mount. Still kinda dicey! I'm getting ready to assemble a 7.3 whose block and heads just came back from the machine shop. I guess I need to drive into Macon and make the rounds to find the parts. I'll be painting it all up and don't want to mess that up with a chain.
Great Great Great Video. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks great nice job and idea 💡 👍 can we see it in action with a engine on it
Very good job I've been trying to figure out how to make it work on this exact engine stand and a slack adjuster
Hey opa is that the engine that was inside the truck that we were talking about to be my starter car
Nope. The truck you said you wanted to fix up, for your first truck, still has the engine in it. But it has the same kind of engine as the engine in this video!
Thks for the video i used pillow box bearings
You got a new subscriber!!!
Do a review on your Matco 1500lb rotating stand
That's a great idea, I'll put something together sometime soon! Thanks for the suggestion
thanx 4 sharing good on ya.
Thanks for watching
Nice job
Can you tell me slack adjuster and other rod name in writing
Here is a link to a slack adjuster that will work. It isn't the exact slack that I used but it has the same features.
www.amazon.com/Automatic-Slack-Adjuster-Service-Spline/dp/B0B4PX2JP6/ref=asc_df_B0B4PX2JP6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244533605&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9464012830422385031&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016267&hvtargid=pla-1746906811129&psc=1
And here is a link for a 28 spline S-cam.
www.amazon.com/Meritor-2210C6867-S-Cam-Left-Spline/dp/B01A7QKZM4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W9127DWCUVRQ&keywords=28+spline+S+cam&qid=1666524446&s=automotive&sprefix=28+spline+s+cam%2Cautomotive%2C115&sr=1-1
That works pretty good im going to haft to find someone that works at a trailer shop to get me that stuff 😁
Considering You were my first subscriber I might be able to help you obtain the parts you need. 😎
Great job and great instructions. Any chance I can buy one off you?
I would sell you 1 but I use both of them.
Instead of washer to tske slake they mak a bearing with the same deminsions of id for s cam, and id for tube on stand head! THAT Msde it 1/2 again easier to rotate with drill ! Good job though!
I almost thought I'd die when my 7.3 decided to spin on the same stand. It was a lot of metal moving fast.
I found that you can get both new at Napa for about $25.00 each, matched.😂😅
Awesome!
7.3L Power stroke is closer to 1000 lbs than it is 800 lbs. I think they're around 920 -930 lbs.
Potato video quality unfortunately 😅