Engine Storage

[PaulPerger]

Can someone provide a link to an engine cradle that will work with the Ecotech 2.0 Supercharged Engine?

I really don't want to separate the transmission from the block to use an engine stand and I don't really want to just leave the engine and transmission hanging on a lift, but I can't seem to find a cradle for the LSJ anywhere. Small Block and Big Block cradles are everywhere... Is the Ecotech a "small block Chevy". I didn't think so, but knowing how popular an engine it is surely someone builds a cradle for it... Any help would be much appreciated.

I really don't like the idea of working on the engine while it is hanging from a lift or just sitting on the ground. I'd much prefer the stability of a cradle.

 

[Vwsaabvt]

the harbor freight stand works and is what most people use

 

[Ark :D]

I just used ye tried-and-true wood blocks sitting on a furniture dolly. Haha.

 

[KSLunsfo]

I just used ye tried-and-true wood blocks sitting on a furniture dolly. Haha.

^ What he said lol.

 

[PaulPerger]

the harbor freight stand works and is what most people use

How is the engine attached to the stand with the transmission attached? I thought those stands used the transmission mounting holes. (Obviously, I have never put an engine on a stand before!)

 

[Gtstorey]

I wouldn't consider a cradle necessary for this engine/transmission combo since it's so small and compact. But it also isn't that big a deal to separate the engine/transmission and put it back together. I really wouldn't reinstall without a visual check of the clutch and throw-out bearing.

 

[Fozda]

Those cradles for the small block and big block engines aren't designed to hold the engine with the transmission attached either. When they say small block they are referring the small block V8.

 

[PaulPerger]

Those cradles for the small block and big block engines aren't designed to hold the engine with the transmission attached either. When they say small block they are referring the small block V8.

That is what I thought...

 

[Rttoys]

Worn out kart and some 4x4’s worked fine here.

 

[Rttoys]

Better pics