Engine stand for storage

I am getting ready update my front landing gear to the bushing system and want to remove my O-235 while I do this work. The plane is in the build stage and there is no prop, cowling or accessories to deal with. I have been researching engine stands and only find the overhaul stand or adapting an automotive stand (which seems a bit dicey). My thought is to make a stand which supports the rear via the engine mounts and then have a vertical support which would attach at the propeller plate. Are there any concerns about supporting the weight at the propeller plate? Any suggestions on a stand design?

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Permalink Reply by Jay Carter on September 23, 2022 at 6:59pm

Installed with engine on. Not a problem. Automotive stand will work just fine.

Permalink Reply by Brian McElroy on September 23, 2022 at 11:48pm

Alright, thanks. I'll take a closer look.

Permalink Reply by Bob Simmons on October 5, 2022 at 4:52pm
Permalink Reply by Brian McElroy on November 20, 2022 at 9:57pm

I have made progress on this phase of my project. I modified an automotive engine stand to accept the O-235, added a cross piece at the front of the stand with casters and the engine sits stable. I am able to rotate without tipping, which is why the cross piece was added. The front landing gear is removed and I found access is much better with engine off. For me the removal was worth the time for ease of working on the landing gear and some firewall area tasks. 

Permalink Reply by Matt Stecher on October 3, 2023 at 9:04pm

I use a Harbor Freight chain hoist mounted to a rafter above for all engine handling. Thought I did install the puck system without having to remove the engine, but it would be easier without it in the way.

Permalink Reply by Brian McElroy on October 5, 2023 at 3:29pm

Thank you Matt for the reply. I did use a come-a-long with an overhead hook to remove the engine and have stored the engine on a modified automotive engine stand since. The engine stand was a typical three point design which I modified at the front with a cross piece and added an additional caster. This made a very stable stand. I installed the puck system with the engine removed which made work very simple. Thanks again.

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