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I need to get my R-1340 core off of the hangar floor (it's resting on a pallet w/dunnage), and am looking for ideas for an
R-1340 engine stand.

I have an old / spare engine mount I could put casters on and go that route, but was wondering if anyone
had something on hand that might work (maybe something that was mounted on a pallet when you received
your overhauled R-1340...???).

Looks like the military had all kinds of neat fixtures / stands they used at the overhaul depots, so maybe something
like that is out there / available as well. Need something I could put casters on so I can move the thing around the
hangar.

Ideas...???

Thanks,

Bela P. Havasreti

Author:	snj-5 [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:39 am ]
Post subject:	R-1340 engine stand ideas?
I need to get my R-1340 core off of the hangar floor (it's resting on a pallet w/dunnage), and am looking for ideas for an R-1340 engine stand. I have an old / spare engine mount I could put casters on and go that route, but was wondering if anyone had something on hand that might work (maybe something that was mounted on a pallet when you received your overhauled R-1340...???). Looks like the military had all kinds of neat fixtures / stands they used at the overhaul depots, so maybe something like that is out there / available as well. Need something I could put casters on so I can move the thing around the hangar. Ideas...??? Thanks, Bela P. Havasreti

Author:	bdk [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:24 am ]
Post subject:	Re: R-1340 engine stand ideas?
Is this just for storage or to work on it? You could make a pretty simple stand with a an "X" on the floor with a pipe welded vertically to it. The accessories would be pointed up then. You could assemble the entire QEC that way.

Author:	51fixer [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:59 am ]
Post subject:	Re: R-1340 engine stand ideas?
snj-5 wrote: I need to get my R-1340 core off of the hangar floor (it's resting on a pallet w/dunnage), and am looking for ideas for an R-1340 engine stand. I have an old / spare engine mount I could put casters on and go that route, but was wondering if anyone had something on hand that might work (maybe something that was mounted on a pallet when you received your overhauled R-1340...???). Looks like the military had all kinds of neat fixtures / stands they used at the overhaul depots, so maybe something like that is out there / available as well. Need something I could put casters on so I can move the thing around the hangar. Ideas...??? Thanks, Bela P. Havasreti I have seen orig type stands on Barnstormers and ebay from time to time. I made shipping stand/storage stand that kept the engine vertical that I welded from slotted steel U channel. It is basically a U mount that most of the engine mount locations bolt up to. The engine can be removed from the A/C and lowered onto this stand. In addition there is post that supports the prop shaft. The whole thing is bolted to a heavy duty pallet and for shipping there is a plywood box that covers it.

Author:	robkamm [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:17 am ]
Post subject:	Re: R-1340 engine stand ideas?
i made one like 51fixers except i put casters on the bottom and made a plate that bolts to the front by the prop . works great .

Author:	snj-5 [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 10:14 am ]
Post subject:	Re: R-1340 engine stand ideas?
Thanks everyone, great ideas. Now where'd I put my welding mask.... 8^) Bela P. Havasreti PS: The stand will be for storage for the time being (putting removable casters on it is a good idea).

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Author:	shrike [ Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: R-1340 engine stand ideas?
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