Bracket Talk
Engine cradle

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July 12, 2024, 04:55 PM
W.A.O. 111
Engine cradle
What's the sturdiest (heavy built) engine cradle out there . The jegs/summit ones just look a little flimsy . Am I wrong ?
I want to put a steel headed BBC on it and I want the wheels
Tia



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July 12, 2024, 07:50 PM
Top355x
I have a nice heavy flat steel one my buddy gave me but I also have a couple of the ones from summit that are thin wall 1 inch square tube and have iron headed bbc on both
July 16, 2024, 12:37 AM
7110
I've used the Summit/All-Star cradles for blocks; they are fine to roll under the bench or in the corner - not sure I'd want a complete engine on one, or for a lot of movement, but I like them because they are compact and have a small footprint and good for shuttling to and from machine shop, etc.; I also put better casters on them.

Some Made in USA options:

https://www.rcrmetalfab.com/ (their stands and cradles are top shelf and beefy!)

https://motorheadtech.com/
July 16, 2024, 07:09 AM
BD104X
They are all flimsy but do the job. I would also buy the cheap one and weld bigger/better casters on it.


Billy Duhs - BD104X@gmail.com
July 16, 2024, 10:17 AM
Rodney Pryor
PitPal makes a nice one:

https://pitpal.com/rolling-eng...cradle-oversize-fee/