UPGRADE YOUR ENGINE STANDS
Most of the engine stands in my shop were manufactured offshore. Though they are pretty good, in just a few minutes you can increase stability and load capacity. I simply MIG weld all the joints where the legs, main body and uprights join. Another quick tip is when mounting in-line six blocks on the stands, especially Cummins 5.9l and 6.7l, I make slight modifications to the mounting head and now I mount to the side of these blocks instead of the bell housing end.

Darin Driscoll
Automotive Machine & Supply Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
February, 2014